13 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” This study found that temporary hair loss is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and biotin supplementation showed low effectiveness in preventing this hair loss.
13 citations
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” This study found that 56% of patients experienced hair loss six months after undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with lower preoperative and postoperative zinc and vitamin B12 levels associated with this outcome.
13 citations
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August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 62-year-old man with psoriasis who developed a unique nail abnormality after two months of treatment with the oral retinoid etretinate, alongside hair thinning and cheilitis.
12 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatitis” This case report describes a 42-year-old woman with atopic dermatitis, whose alopecia areata reactivated rapidly after starting dupilumab, possibly indicating an unrecognized adverse effect in AD patients.
12 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” This case report describes a patient with non-small cell lung cancer who experienced trichomegaly (excessive eyelash growth) as a side effect of erlotinib treatment without developing typical skin rash.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Postoperative folliculitis after hair transplants is a minor issue that doesn't relate to patient details or how much hair is transplanted.
11 citations
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November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that IPL treatment in females with facial hirsutism can trigger hair growth in untreated areas near those that undergo photoepilation, especially in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining weekly transverse needling sessions with mini-punch grafting significantly accelerated and enhanced repigmentation in stable, resistant non-segmental vitiligo lesions compared to each procedure alone or non-procedural treatment.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” This case report describes a 73-year-old male with numerous colon polyps whose long-term use of Cape Aloe likely caused melanosis coli, which helped highlight the polyps' locations.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed”
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 64-year-old woman developed alopecia areata after starting the IL-17A inhibitor secukinumab for psoriasis, highlighting a potential rare side effect of this treatment, with only three similar cases reported in the literature.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Cureus” This case study reports a patient with post-COVID-19 diffuse alopecia who experienced gradual hair recovery to near pre-infection levels within seven months.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
8 citations
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September 2006 in “Transplantation” In this reported case, an immunosuppressive regimen including tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil was associated with a total regression of hidradenitis suppurativa activity over one year, while cyclosporine alone had no effect.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” This report describes a rare case of alopecia areata universalis developing in a child during the recovery phase of phenobarbital-induced anti-convulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, which suggests a mechanism involving lymphocyte-related immune responses.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study analyzed RSN complications in 18 hair transplantation patients and found that smoking, diabetes, and hypertension may increase risk, highlighting the need for prevention strategies and timely treatment.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, serial platelet-rich plasma injections improved voice quality and mucosal wave ratings in patients with vocal fold scar, with patient-reported outcomes showing a consistent positive trend.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study found that topical application of triiodothyronine (T3) can induce the transition of hair follicles from the telogen to the anagen phase in mice and stimulate hair shaft growth in vitro.
5 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A direct brow lift can effectively fix nerve damage and improve appearance after surgery.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cureus” In this study conducted in the Makkah region, researchers observed that hair loss, mostly telogen effluvium, is a prevalent post-COVID-19 symptom, particularly among women and those with multiple health issues.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study observed that including cationic minoxidil particles in a shampoo facilitated notable hair growth promotion despite a negative surface charge after rinsing, likely due to ionic interactions with the skin.
2 citations
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June 2005 in “Clinical Oncology” This case report documents new hair growth in a 57-year-old man with androgenic alopecia after receiving gefitinib treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Vestnik stomatologii i čelustno-licevoj hirurgii” This study examined a case of vascular complication following the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers in lateral temporal lifting, resulting in livedo reticularis, alopecia, and painful injection area requiring three months of treatment.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview of the Dermatologic Surgery journal describes its focus on peer-reviewed content across various skin surgery techniques, but it presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
1 citations
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July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this correspondence, an observed pattern of significant hair shedding occurred four to six weeks after women discontinued chorionic gonadotropin and a 400-calorie diet, ruling out other common causes of telogen effluvium.
June 2026 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” This case report describes a 51-year-old male who developed localized hair growth exclusively at sites of repeated cupping therapy on the neck and shoulder, suggesting a possible link between long-term cupping and localized acquired hypertrichosis.