This extended abstract discusses various treatments for alopecia, including low-level light therapy, which has shown promise but requires further research to establish effectiveness, especially in combination with other therapies.
This article reviews various aspects of hair and hair loss but does not report new research findings.
This article discusses the nature and causes of hair loss, including hereditary factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” This study found that sonography and electron microscopy revealed distinct abnormalities in hair follicle morphology in patients with androgenetic alopecia, which may aid in diagnosing and managing the condition.
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two children with congenital hypotrichosis and found their short hair is due to a shortened anagen phase, with the condition resolving spontaneously during puberty.
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May 1991 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” This abstract lists chapters on various hair and scalp conditions and treatments but reports no new research findings.
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February 1982 in “RePub (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)” This review discusses the evolution of hair plucking techniques for diagnosing hair disorders and suggests uniform methods could improve consistency in evaluating hair growth and treatment.
