November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” ChatGPT 4.0 and Gemini 1.5 Flash are effective for educating patients about androgenetic alopecia, while Deepseek R1 is less reliable.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New scale reliably assesses male hair loss with female pattern.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
Combining minoxidil with other treatments like finasteride or PRP improves hair growth and satisfaction more than using minoxidil alone.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CRT is more effective than oral minoxidil alone for treating hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” May 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Current treatments for neutrophilic alopecias in children are limited and often ineffective, especially for males and those of Afro-Caribbean descent.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss may cause eye problems, so caution is needed.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”
August 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Vitamins and minerals don't significantly affect hair loss treatment in patients with telogen effluvium.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
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January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” Too much selenium can cause hair loss and nail problems.
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October 2017 JAK inhibitors are effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
Polyphenolic compounds may help improve hair growth in non-scarring alopecia.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib can cause excessive hair growth.
August 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair growth in men.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” Clove oil may help hair growth like minoxidil, but more human tests are needed.