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September 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Laser hair removal significantly improves acne keloidalis nuchae, especially with early treatment.
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
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March 1977 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Defective mink guard hairs have split tips and missing cuticle cells, causing a metallic sheen.
Acupuncture and herbal treatments effectively reduced hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
Fructus Psoraleae may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-α reductase and affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
8 citations
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November 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
205 citations
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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
December 2025 in “TURKDERM” Facial trichostasis spinulosa is a chronic condition with significant cosmetic impact, especially in young women.
8 citations
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July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are harmless skin bumps that may go away on their own.
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved keratosis pilaris.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Inflammatory acne damages skin stem cells and reduces their growth, leading to atrophic acne scars.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A rare lupus case on the chin was successfully treated with steroids and immunomodulators after accurate diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” BLH308, with persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit extracts, safely increased hair density and thickness.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract safely improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
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March 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Cutting matted hair stopped further hair loss caused by homemade shampoo.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Lupus panniculitis can cause patchy hair loss and was successfully treated with medication.
April 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The treatment improved hair growth and scalp health safely but needs more testing.
17 citations
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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June 2016 in “Stem cells” Overexpression of sPLA2-IIA in mouse skin reduces hair stem cells and increases cell differentiation through JNK/c-Jun pathway activation.
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December 2009 Herbal extracts can help hair regrowth and may treat hair loss.
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March 1990 in “PubMed” Shaving is the most effective temporary hair removal method for facial hirsutism.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
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February 2016 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Extramammary Paget disease can spread deeply into tissues, reaching up to 3.6 mm.