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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Trichoscan® is best for measuring hair growth, RCM for analyzing hair follicles, and OCT is useful for both.
TCA injections are more effective and safer than cryotherapy for treating alopecia areata.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians by looking at specific hair and scalp features.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-cost videomicroscopy may not be reliable for diagnosing hair loss compared to standard videodermatoscopy.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
April 2023 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Proteoglycan replacement therapy improved hair conditions in most patients with alopecia.
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow hair loss in certain conditions.
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
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March 2011 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Ringworm around the eyes often gets misdiagnosed, leading to eyelash loss, but antifungal treatment can improve the condition.
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October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ITK inhibitors may effectively treat alopecia areata.