29 citations
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April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Noninvasive scalp imaging techniques can improve patient care by reducing the need for biopsies.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
December 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused bleeding in a man, which stopped after stopping the drug.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new pain-measuring system using sensors and AI can effectively detect pain in mice, which may help assess pain in humans and develop treatments.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
52 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Pain and Symptom Management” Cryotherapy helps reduce chemotherapy side effects but needs more research for best use.
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.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Osteoporosis International” A woman experienced hair loss after taking strontium ranelate for osteoporosis.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Interventional embolization is effective for treating scalp arteriovenous fistula but can cause complications like swelling and hair loss.
April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Wearing fire helmets may worsen lichen planopilaris in firefighters.
The document is a guide for practitioners to successfully perform hair transplants using the FUE method.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is more common in young men and often associated with head and neck acne.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
March 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Micropigmentation is a good and safe method to improve the look of scalp and eyebrow scars.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” PCOS increases sexual pain and distress in infertile Iranian women.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
32 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” Homeopathy improved hair loss and well-being in a woman with chronic hair loss.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
85 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.