November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
25 citations
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December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
September 2022 in “Indian journal of research in homeopathy/Indian journal of research in homoeopathy” Homeopathic treatment improved symptoms of PCOS in seven patients.
September 2017 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” Eczema is the most common skin condition in children.
31 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Occupational Health” Thioglycolic acid in hair products may pose reproductive and cancer risks for hairdressers.
16 citations
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May 2022 in “New England Journal of Medicine” Baricitinib is not very effective for severe alopecia areata.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
7 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems” The new model improves Alopecia Areata classification accuracy to 93.1%.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Biomolecules” Using Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells together can improve healing, including wound healing, bone regeneration, and hair growth.
September 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Plasma helps heal wounds and improve skin and tissue health.
August 2024 in “Journal of Vaccines Immunology and Immunopathology” A COVID-19 vaccine may trigger severe hair loss in rare cases.
June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Early-stage Alopecia Areata was effectively treated in less than six months.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thermal imaging is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose active inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minimally invasive procedures may help with female hair loss but need more research and should be done by experts.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual side effects, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients did not show more brain atrophy or small vessel disease than controls, but longer psoriasis duration was linked to more brain atrophy.
58 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
21 citations
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
9 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The girl in "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" might have had alopecia areata, causing her lack of eyebrows and sparse eyelashes.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
January 2016 in “Chemistry & Industry” Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.
September 2015 in “Fluids and Barriers of the CNS” Three skull models were found most useful for testing hydrocephalus valve programming.