10 citations
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September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
9 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
7 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
5 citations
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September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
5 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Urology Journal” Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
June 2025 in “World Journal of Medical Oncology” Bio-based materials like hydrogels show promise in treating skin cancer with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
January 2024 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Procyanidin B2 and leucopelargonidin from Saraca asoca may help treat PCOS by balancing hormones.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The herbal hair oil was more effective at reducing hair fall than coconut oil.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extracts may offer safe, effective cancer treatment alternatives.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction can improve hair distribution in certain baldness cases but requires careful patient selection and understanding of facial structure.
759 citations
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February 2009 in “Current Biology” Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
170 citations
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
139 citations
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August 2018 in “Development” The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
129 citations
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
51 citations
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October 1981 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some patients developed skin inflammation after obesity surgery, and a medication called dapsone helped treat it.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
25 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.