June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study surveyed UK healthcare professionals on wig provision for nonprivate patients with severe alopecia, finding significant regional disparities in access and perceived ease, which contradict the Alopecia UK Charter for equitable wig distribution.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” This article reviews common hair loss disorders, emphasizing their potential links to systemic disease and the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation, but reports no new clinical results.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter reviews a case of colour dilution alopecia in a Dobermann, offering insights into the clinical progression, differential diagnoses, and treatment options but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Children's Geographies” This article reviews the process of obtaining NHS ethical approval for research involving children and highlights the challenges faced in interdisciplinary work, without presenting new research results.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the negative health impacts of testosterone deficiency and the potential adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing the need for patient-physician discussions regarding these treatments.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This guideline by the British Association of Dermatologists reviews managing alopecia areata and provides 56 recommendations but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice” This review discusses causes of hair loss in cats, highlighting self-inflicted trauma due to flea allergy dermatitis, and presents no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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January 2013 This chapter reviews hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets, covering its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, but reports no new research findings.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This article discusses the social and psychological impact of hair disorders and the challenges in their treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2025 in “PharmacoEconomics - Open” This study observed that patients with AA showed a high willingness to trade off lifespan for better disease-specific quality of life, indicating a significant disease burden.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month internship experience, split between hospital and community pharmacy settings, which enhanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge in pharmaceutical care and highlighted the pharmacist's role in ensuring safe medication use.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reviewed wig prescribing practices for alopecia at a single center and found a high demand for wigs, especially acrylic ones, and noted significant funding discrepancies between different regions, emphasizing their importance in managing patient wellbeing on the NHS.
17 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” This review outlines best practices for providing culturally competent care to transgender patients and discusses considerations for assessing disease risk, but reports no new research findings.
April 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” This study explored the experiences of adolescents with alopecia and their parents, highlighting the emotional distress caused by the condition and the inadequate response of healthcare professionals to their needs.
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews multiple books on topics including tissue augmentation and pigmentary system physiology, with no new clinical findings reported.
April 2009 in “Contemporary Psychoanalysis” Analysts should confront their biases and self-interests to improve therapy.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the mechanisms, applications, and research evidence of photobiomodulation, highlighting its efficacy, safety, and potential for standardized evaluation methods, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a detailed guide on hair and scalp diseases, useful for dermatopathologists.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The authors describe drug repurposing as a promising strategy for finding new uses for existing drugs, noting it is efficient, cost-effective, and poses lower risks than traditional drug discovery processes, potentially aiding in the treatment of rare and difficult-to-treat diseases.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often leads to severe acne, and lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments can help manage it.
October 2023 in “Skin health and disease” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata in the UK, particularly women and those of Asian ethnicity with lower income and severe symptoms, spent a significant portion of their disposable income on managing the condition, highlighting wigs and private dermatology services as primary expenses.
1 citations
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February 2004 This chapter discusses various skin diseases and the adaptation of clinical trial methods to different dermatological conditions, without providing new research findings.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that a hair cream made from cocoa pod peel water fraction effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, with the best result at a 12.5% concentration, without causing skin irritation.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that a chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystem exhibited satisfactory drug release and retention in rat skin, suggesting it could enhance topical delivery for androgenic alopecia treatment.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” This review discusses common causes of alopecia in children, such as telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, and highlights diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, but presents no new clinical results.
49 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses various pediatric hair loss conditions and treatments, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach and noting that no single treatment is universally effective.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review concluded that baricitinib and other oral JAK inhibitors have the most robust evidence supporting their use in treating severe alopecia areata in adults, compared to other less-evaluated treatments.