September 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified subgroups of patients with severe alopecia areata treated with baricitinib who experienced early, gradual, or late hair regrowth, finding that response was influenced by baseline disease severity and duration of hair loss.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This overview discusses advancements in the understanding of molecular genetics in heritable keratinization disorders, focusing on recent cases of inherited ichthyosis, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes that the ability of humans to grow long scalp hair is linked to the evolutionary adjustment of molecular checkpoints that regulate the hair growth cycle, potentially influenced by its roles in communicating age, maturity, and social signals.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” This study developed an improved reference genome for the African spiny mouse using long Nanopore sequencing reads, potentially aiding future research into the species' remarkable tissue regeneration capabilities.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” This case report suggests that combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with mesotherapy may effectively increase hair density and improve scalp health in complex cases of androgenetic alopecia.
88 citations
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April 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of central hair loss among African American women and associated it with diabetes mellitus type 2, bacterial scalp infections, and hairstyles causing traction.
28 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
September 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study mapped the development of the human pilosebaceous unit in prenatal scalp skin using multi-modal analysis, finding that epithelial-mesenchymal interactions guide cellular fate and validated tissue-patterning through a hair-bearing skin organoid model.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses scalp reduction surgery for male-pattern baldness, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing bald areas when hair transplantation alone is not sufficient, without increasing total hair volume.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that traditional classification systems for pattern hair loss, while useful in the past, have limitations in accuracy and reproducibility, and highlights the potential of integrating digital imaging and AI to create more precise and biologically informed classification frameworks.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the role of hair restoration surgeons in balancing various aspects of their practice, but it reports no new results.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
73 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article reviews various diagnostic tools for hair disorders, describing methods ranging from invasive to noninvasive, but reports no new research findings or clinical results.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that certain trichoscopic features like white peripilar sign, yellow dots, and scalp pigmentation are positively correlated with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese patients.
8 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews techniques for achieving natural-appearing hair restoration results in women and reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the evolution of follicular unit extraction techniques for hair transplant, highlighting various devices and methods but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes advancements in tools and techniques over the years.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses body hair transplants as a supplement to scalp donor hair in hair restoration, but reports no clinical results; the authors note variability in outcomes and suggest it helps patients with limited scalp donor resources.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source outlines Roota Hair Growth Serum® as a premium product combining natural ingredients and scientific research to target hair thinning and promote scalp health, claiming a positive impact on hair regrowth when used consistently over time.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This study highlights that beard hairs are a preferred nonscalp donor source for hair transplantation, especially when scalp donor supply is insufficient due to severe androgenetic alopecia, with careful planning and technique needed to minimize scarring and enhance outcomes.
April 2016 in “Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that UV laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy can effectively differentiate between types of alopecia in patients, showing a high correlation between blood circulation levels and tissue autofluorescence intensity.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the history and challenges of hair follicle regeneration using follicular fragments and dissociated cells, without presenting new clinical results.
103 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses current knowledge and management strategies for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, highlighting the need for better research prioritization and providing patient support materials, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2020 in “Nigerian journal of paediatrics” This case report describes a 24-month-old girl from Nigeria with idiopathic precocious puberty, emphasizing the financial barriers to necessary treatment in developing countries.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses beard reconstruction techniques focusing on surgical algorithms and the use of tissue expansion, reporting no new clinical results.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
93 citations
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the role of stratum corneum disruption in dandruff and suggests that treatments improving scalp barrier integrity along with antifungal activity may be beneficial; it reports no new research findings.
44 citations
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September 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study observed that hair breakage may indicate early central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women, suggesting that it should be considered in their differential diagnosis.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the connection between psoriasis and hair loss, noting that both the disease and its treatments can contribute to alopecia, and reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of optometry” This review discusses the biology, pathophysiology, and management of eyelash anomalies, highlighting the need for more research into eyelash mechanisms and care, and reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses various nonfollicular scalp conditions causing secondary scarring or permanent alopecia and highlights the importance of specific diagnoses and treatments but reports no new results.