27 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that noncoding double-stranded RNA promotes wound-induced hair neogenesis in mice by modulating prostaglandin and Wnt levels.
4 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study found that hinokitiol in cationic vesicles promoted hair growth in mice, potentially due to its high substantivity on the skin.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This review examines the therapeutic potential of Aftimoon (Cuscuta reflexa), focusing on its pharmacological properties and traditional uses in Unani medicine for various ailments, and highlighting its range of biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that the novel "After Minoxidil" spray improved styling ease and reduced greasiness in patients using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and treatment efficacy.
1 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that Minoxidil included in triamino alpha-cyclodextrin significantly promoted hair growth in mice, potentially due to its enhanced substantivity on skin.
In this observational study, researchers found that acute telogen effluvium, a form of temporary hair loss, occurred in 80 patients following COVID-19 infection, with 70 showing a significant decrease in hair density and trichoscopic signs like peripilar sign and yellow dots.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
July 2019 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” This paper reviews classical Unani texts and scientific research on Cuscuta reflexa, covering its traditional uses and pharmacological properties, but presents no new clinical results.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” After the FDA's 2011 warning about a potential prostate cancer risk with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, this study observed a significant decrease in their prescriptions, notably a 49% drop among men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, while primary care providers reduced prescriptions by 60%.
August 2013 in “Emergency Medicine News” This article discusses the challenges and realities of a long-term career in emergency medicine, encouraging residents to consider diverse skills and career paths to sustain enthusiasm and adaptability over decades.
40 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” This study concluded that the overall incidence of complications from superficial plane facelift surgery is very low, with postoperative hematoma being the most common issue.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 6 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of a 6-year-old girl developing angioedema after treatment with squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” This report describes six cases of hair loss in African American women after switching to tenofovir alafenamide, suggesting it as a possible adverse effect in this population.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report details an instance of Wolf's isotopic response, where a 76-year-old patient developed keloids at the site of a previous herpes zoster infection, highlighting the unclear pathogenesis and theoretical explanations for such occurrences.
3 citations
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October 1995 in “Southern Medical Journal” Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this account, the authors highlight that hair loss is a common issue reported by individuals following coronavirus infection, causing discomfort and anxiety.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that TLR3-mediated damage sensing can stimulate prostaglandin and Wnt pathways, potentially coordinating hair follicle regeneration in mice with large skin wounds.
87 citations
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October 1997 in “JAMA” This case series suggests a possible, though likely very rare, association between vaccinations and hair loss, calling for further research in more defined populations.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that permanent alopecia can occur after certain chemotherapy treatments and presents as nonscarring hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, with specific histological features that could be misdiagnosed without proper clinicopathological correlation.
39 citations
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October 2012 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” This study reports cutaneous atrophy and alopecia in four patients following greater occipital nerve blockade with triamcinolone and lidocaine, suggesting that alternative steroids may reduce these side effects.
35 citations
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two cases where pemphigus lesions developed at sites of cosmetic procedures, suggesting these treatments might trigger the disease and should be distinguished from other post-surgery complications.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that hair loss is common following metabolic and bariatric surgery, particularly among younger women with low serum levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Transplantation Proceedings” This study reported that black hairy tongue can occur after allogeneic stem cell transplantation and may indicate cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, highlighting the need for histopathologic evaluation.
16 citations
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March 2006 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This report describes five cases where sudden akathisia occurred in female patients with bipolar disorder after a ziprasidone dose reduction, emphasizing potential unexpected side effects of second-generation antipsychotics.
15 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that white hair follicles in vitiligo patients may repigment following epithelial grafting and phototherapy, suggesting potential cosmetic improvements in vitiligo treatment.
15 citations
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February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” In this study, 80% of patients expressed satisfaction with diode-laser hair removal, though multiple treatments were needed for optimal results and were a deterrent for some.
14 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides no research findings or results; it outlines services and content types available through a health publishing platform.
14 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of burn care & research” This case report in the American literature describes a severe full-thickness chemical burn on the scalp from hair-lightening solution and underscores the need for careful adherence to usage instructions.