4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections made hair thicker for both men and women, with a greater effect in women.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Urology & Nephrology Open Access Journal” Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
4 citations
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September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Compression therapy improved ankle movement, reduced leg swelling, and lessened pain in patients with venous leg ulcers.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Cureus” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can sometimes look like syphilitic hair loss.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” New treatment reduces hair shedding and increases hair density in women with early hair loss.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Discover Immunity.” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, with no cure yet, but research may lead to new treatments.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” The health of the gut may be important in developing new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat alopecia areata.