13 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
2 citations
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral clindamycin and rifampicin are the most effective treatments for Folliculitis decalvans.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Minoxidil can treat hair loss with topical, oral, and sublingual options, offering personalized choices.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
81 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil with betamethasone is the most effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
16 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil may promote hair growth through increased blood flow, not by activating potassium channels.
20 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The guideline provides recommendations for managing alopecia areata effectively.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
148 citations
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May 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Cantú syndrome is caused by mutations in the ABCC9 gene.
84 citations
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March 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective in treating dog skin diseases and has fewer side effects compared to other treatments.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
34 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A new treatment using gold nanoclusters can safely reduce unwanted hair growth.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Using animal names for skin conditions helps with learning and memory.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
4 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
44 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Trichoscopy is a useful, painless tool for diagnosing and monitoring children's hair and scalp issues.