57 citations
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December 1960 in “Archives of Dermatology” This introduction reviews historical use of steroids for alopecia treatment, mentioning early cases of hair regrowth with cortisone acetate but provides no new clinical data.
13 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a vibrating device during injections can help reduce pain.
April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” This article discusses practices for treating premature hair loss in women, and reports no new experimental results.
9 citations
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June 2011 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report presents a case of molluscum contagiosum virus infection within an epidermoid cyst in a 13-year-old on long-term steroid treatment, highlighting its rare occurrence and need for histological examination for accurate diagnosis.
8 citations
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April 1981 in “American Journal of Orthodontics” This study found that alopecia areata can occur due to local pressure from extraoral orthodontic appliances, with hair regrowth associated with relieving the pressure.