May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “genesis” Intravital imaging advances help study bone and dental stem cells in real-time, despite technical challenges.
November 2025 in “Physics of Fluids” Low-intensity ultrasound can safely enhance hair regrowth by selecting the right frequency and intensity.
The hairline can reliably guide neurosurgical planning.
46 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Automated image analysis helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by efficiently measuring hair follicles.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” Women with PCOS have thicker parafoveal areas in their retinas, but their macular blood vessel density is normal.
205 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.
120 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
54 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Medicines” Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
35 citations
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December 2009 in “Human reproduction” Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.
31 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” C-reactive protein helps monocytes stick to blood vessel cells by causing oxidative stress.
20 citations
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June 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
16 citations
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January 2013 in “Internal Medicine” Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Using dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubbles can potentially improve the delivery of hair growth treatment through the skin and enhance hair growth.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology”
12 citations
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November 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.
6 citations
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October 2017 Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Daru” A woman had severe reactions to methotrexate, including skin issues and organ problems, but improved after 38 days in the hospital.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
4 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.