28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp flaps are stiffer than skin from other body areas, which helps in planning reconstructive and cosmetic head surgeries.
21 citations
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February 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Alopecia areata severity is influenced by factors like long disease duration, relapses, treatment response, and mental health, leading to the creation of a new severity measurement tool.
21 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
17 citations
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” WNT activation in scalp fibroblasts boosts hair growth by increasing FGF9.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Scalp threading with polydioxanone threads is a promising, effective, and safe method for hair regrowth.
8 citations
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ophiasis mainly affects females, lasts longer, and has lower regrowth rates, with a new classification system helping predict treatment response.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp micropigmentation improves appearance and satisfaction in scarring alopecia but may require repeat sessions.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The reported treatment depths were likely incorrect and could risk patient safety.
Scalp psoriasis inflammation is mainly caused by bacteria-related triggers.
Men with both baldness and scalp psoriasis often don't have psoriasis on bald spots.
May 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Trichogram is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but newer, non-invasive methods like trichoscopy are becoming more popular due to their sensitivity and ability to monitor treatment responses.
5 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Shampoo coacervates can cause scalp irritation due to released surfactants.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
FoxA is crucial for pharynx regeneration in planarian flatworms.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib helps regrow scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
36 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Two drugs, ritlecitinib and brepocitinib, improved scalp hair loss condition markers.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
91 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil can improve hair growth in some patients with woolly hair due to LIPH variants, with varying responses and mild side effects.
73 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
63 citations
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Antidepressants may improve or resolve scalp dysesthesia in most patients.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
15 citations
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March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
14 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
13 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition causing hair loss and cysts in young men can be treated effectively with a specific steroid injection.
12 citations
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.