20 citations
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January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Recent advances in hair loss treatments show significant progress.
19 citations
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November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
12 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
8 citations
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
5 citations
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
5 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Narrowband UVB treatment increases certain gene expressions in psoriasis skin and improves symptoms.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” Andrographolide-loaded topical nanocarriers are a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Renal Failure” Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.
December 2025 in “Cureus” SLE can occur in young males and cause knee pain.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare, benign skin growth often misdiagnosed.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports” A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” A patient with "strawberry gingivitis" improved after correct treatment for Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.