14 citations
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The BIOMAP glossary standardizes data to improve research on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” The procedure accurately measures 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone in blood, useful for standard tests.
9 citations
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August 2020 in “Ecological indicators” Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” 2 citations
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January 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy can help tell the difference between artificial hair fibers and other scalp artifacts.
3 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
March 2013 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” Using platelet growth factors can improve hair density in transplants, especially for those with fine hair.
316 citations
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” The technique helps measure how hair styling ingredients affect hair's stiffness and flexibility.
405 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size and distribution vary significantly across different body sites.
May 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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August 2025 in “Medicina” Non-invasive imaging techniques improve scalp condition diagnosis and patient quality of life.
71 citations
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October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
39 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.
March 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Generative AI tools can accurately score alopecia areata, reducing subjectivity in evaluations.
13 citations
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July 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichoscopy can help diagnose and monitor the progression of dissecting cellulitis.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The "Hair Rub Test" is an effective, easy way to track hair growth improvement during therapy.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Photobiomodulation therapy effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves quality of life in alopecia areata without side effects.
58 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
July 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The sharp implanter method for hair graft placement is simpler and faster, allowing for dense packing of grafts with natural results.
7 citations
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October 1963 in “Textile Research Journal” Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
32 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” P144® improves hypertrophic scars by reducing size and thickness and increasing elasticity.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Asian men with hair loss have different follicular densities: East/Southeast 61.1, South 63.5, West 63.6 FU/cm².
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dense-packing follicular unit extraction is a safe and effective way to treat extensive scarring alopecia.
January 2026 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in small blood vessels.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” The Turkish version of the MAIA-2 Scale is valid and reliable for patients at a dermatology clinic.