4 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This response article concurs with Dr. Lipner's critique that biotin supplementation is largely unsupported for routine use in dermatological conditions, with evidence mostly limited to case reports.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This case report documents only the second known instance of congenital lymphadenoma, expanding the diagnostic possibilities for cutaneous lymphoepithelial tumors in children.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Cell stem cell” This study reveals that stem cell descendants in mouse hair follicles can return to their niche to retain stemness and function as primary stem cells for future hair cycles.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Endocrine Abstracts” This study identified three subgroups of women with PCOS with distinct androgen profiles, finding that the subgroup with adrenal-derived androgen excess had the highest insulin resistance and rates of hirsutism and hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reported five cases of alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccination, with one patient experiencing worsening symptoms with each vaccine booster.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This report describes a case where an elderly woman developed alopecia areata shortly after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which was effectively treated with topical tacrolimus and minoxidil.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that trichoscopy is an effective noninvasive technique for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, confirming its valuable role alongside traditional histopathological examination.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This study reports that a third of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection developed acute telogen effluvium within three weeks, highlighting a notable pattern of early hair loss following COVID-19.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Stem cells international” This study found that cultured hair follicle dermal cells support maintenance and potentially aid in the clinical application of pluripotent and haematopoietic stem cells.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that omeprazole can cause acquired generalized hypertrichosis by significantly increasing duodenal prostaglandin E2 synthesis, which is involved in hair growth regulation.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study reports that a nutritional complex may improve hair density and quality, with in vitro findings demonstrating inhibition of 5α-reductase, and participants noting reduced hair loss and greasiness.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topical curcumin can initiate hair growth in mice by acting as a JAK inhibitor but could not fully reverse alopecia areata, likely due to insufficient penetration to deeper skin layers.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this open-label trial, tofacitinib showed dramatic clinical responses in most patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, supporting further research into JAK inhibitors for this condition.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “Current Psychiatry Reviews” This review discusses both psychiatric and medical treatments for adolescent eating disorders and highlights the need for further research, especially regarding the effectiveness of psychotropic medications in this population.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Medicina” This retrospective study in pediatric patients with Sjögren's syndrome found consistent indications of tear film instability and identified systemic features like arthralgia, Raynaud's phenomenon, and frequent autoantibody positivity, underscoring the value of integrating clinical and ophthalmological assessments for early diagnosis.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, daily treatment with ritlecitinib for up to 24 months led to significant reductions in high-severity alopecia areata SALT scores among patients aged ≥12 years, including those with severe forms such as alopecia totalis and universalis.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “eLife” This study observed that individuals with Down syndrome exhibit early immune dysregulation, including multi-organ autoimmunity and hypercytokinemia, and found that the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib showed a good safety profile and reduced skin pathology in a Phase II trial.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA in African Americans may be linked to hair grooming, low vitamin D, and autoimmune factors.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Health Technology Assessment” In this study, researchers found that in the UK, laser treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa had the highest participant eligibility and preference compared to other interventions, highlighting its potential priority in future trials.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “PubMed” The studies reviewed found favorable treatment outcomes for hypopigmented scars using PGF2α agonists with no adverse events reported. However, the authors highlight the need for larger randomized controlled trials to better understand their effectiveness and long-term safety.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” In this study, the presence of the HPV11-E2 protein in transgenic mice was found to increase and vary the expression of a reporter gene in hair follicle bulge regions.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review explores the potential roles of the gut and skin microbiome in alopecia areata, suggesting topical and systemic strategies for managing the condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia showed more actinic damage than control subjects, suggesting sunscreen use by these patients may be a consequence rather than a cause of the condition.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study presents two cases where intralesional methotrexate combined with ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment resulted in excellent outcomes for refractory alopecia areata.
In this observational study, dutasteride treatment was associated with statistically significant stabilization of frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to other systemic therapies, with a dose-dependent effect observed across the frontal and bilateral temporal hairlines.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” This study describes changes in scalp hair color, including rare instances of repigmentation, following volumetric modulated arc therapy for skin cancer; this potential side effect may warrant discussion during informed consent.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery can cause temporary hair loss in the area where hair was taken from.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article discusses advancements and methodologies in epitope identification for autoimmune diseases, specifically alopecia areata, but does not report new experimental results.