75 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review examines chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting its distinctive features and the need for reassurance about its non-progressive nature, but reports no new clinical results.
309 citations
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens provide more diagnostic information for male pattern androgenetic alopecia than vertical sections and can predict hair regrowth potential following topical minoxidil therapy.
214 citations
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March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article proposes five different mechanisms for telogen effluvium, supported by clinical findings, based on changes in different phases of the hair cycle.
83 citations
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April 1992 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that treatment with cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol increased hair density in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia, particularly when serum ferritin levels were above 40 μg/l.
124 citations
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
19 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment may cause hair loss.
73 citations
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this case report, applying linoleic acid topically reversed essential fatty acid deficiency and related skin symptoms in a patient receiving long-term fat-free intravenous nutrition.
12 citations
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October 1976 in “The BMJ” This abstract reports an influenzalike illness with varying antibody titers observed in a woman and her husband, but it does not provide broader clinical findings.
13 citations
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November 1973 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case where severe hair loss occurred as an early manifestation of Hodgkin disease, with the literature suggesting it might result from follicle destruction or toxic effects.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
68 citations
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.