84 citations
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic increased symptoms in people with skin picking and hair pulling disorders.
8 citations
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February 2021 in “Comprehensive psychiatry” People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Urology” Independent pharmacies generally offer lower prices for certain generic urologic medications than chain pharmacies.
April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Generic urologic medication prices vary by pharmacy type, not by location or income level.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Orphan drug benefit scores in Germany are influenced by phase III data and lack of alternatives, but not linked to price or discounts.
13 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” Improved mink skin processing can weaken hair attachment.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin and hair-picking disorders are common and need both skin and mental health treatments.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
7 citations
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June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry” Skin diseases can cause psychological issues, and better integration of dermatology and psychiatry is needed to improve patient care.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women pay more for the same 5% minoxidil foam than men, but prices for liquid solutions are similar.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Adopting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company pricing model could save Medicare about $1.29 billion on urological drugs.
4 citations
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June 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Female-marketed minoxidil foam is more expensive than male-marketed, but generic and bulk options can reduce this gap.
September 2016 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Planting trees and doing yoga might make you feel better; yoga can help with asthma symptoms, and certain treatments can improve female hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and may relate to hair loss, with treatment focusing on scalp care and medication.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichotillomania can occur in unusual patterns and sites, highlighting the need for awareness and treatment options.
September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a microfoam plaster on the forehead helps prevent eyelid swelling after hair transplant surgery.
September 2018 in “Practical diabetes” People with diabetes have a higher risk of skin infections and complications.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Fashion Business” Most people with hair loss haven't used treatment products and are only somewhat satisfied with their options, highlighting a need for better management programs and marketing.
September 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Young cancer survivors need better information on wigs and hair regrowth.
December 2023 in “Biblioteca Digital - Universidad Icesi” Chebe offers natural hair care products to prevent hair loss in Afro-Colombian women.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Protetox is claimed to be an effective weight loss supplement with positive reviews.
April 2020 in “The Journal of Urology” Big chain pharmacies in Pennsylvania charge significantly more for generic BPH medications than independent pharmacies, but independent pharmacies have more regional price variation.
January 2006 in “OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)” The same drug is priced differently based on its use.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women's facial moisturizers cost more per ounce than men's.