63 citations
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January 1992 in “Experimental Neurology” Chickens exposed to loud noise can quickly regain hearing mostly due to repair of the tectorial membrane, not just hair cell regeneration.
24 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may help improve hair regrowth when used with corticosteroid injections for Alopecia Areata.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
6 citations
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November 1993 in “Contact dermatitis” Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
4 citations
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil might cause blood vessel-related skin lesions when applied to the scalp.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new microneedle patch effectively treats alopecia areata with fewer side effects than oral medication.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” Using a method of stretching skin multiple times can help cover large bald spots on the scalp, but it takes a long time and isn't good for kids.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Children's skin diseases and treatments differ from adults and require specific approaches.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Lupus panniculitis can cause patchy hair loss and was successfully treated with medication.
February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document provides a guideline to help identify skin conditions in small animals based on lesion characteristics.
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
The patch effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia areata without pain.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
35 citations
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January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with HIV and low T cell counts have more hair and scalp problems.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy can effectively tell apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children by looking for specific hair shapes.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
49 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
33 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.
31 citations
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.