22 citations
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April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” This study reports two cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, suggesting it as a variant of lichen planopilaris due to similar histological findings yet distinct clinical presentation.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study identified trichoscopy as a key diagnostic tool for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and suggested high-potency steroids or tacrolimus as effective first-line treatments.
17 citations
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August 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports a case of pressure alopecia in a 23-year-old man following prolonged head immobilization after a motorcycle accident, resulting in permanent cicatricial alopecia.
15 citations
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July 1998 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A gluten-free diet does not help hair regrowth in celiac disease patients with alopecia areata.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the complex nature of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and management, and reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the components and effects of various hair cosmetic procedures and explores new techniques like camouflage methods and tattoo scalp, without reporting new clinical results.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a combined regimen of an oral supplement with Pinus pinaster, Grape seed extract, vitamins, and minerals, plus high SPF sunscreen, significantly improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma in 30 women over 84 days, reducing pigmentation and enhancing cosmetic appearance with no reported adverse effects.
12 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study found that applying botanical extracts improved the mechanical properties of bleached hair, reducing its permeability and increasing its crystalline content.
11 citations
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December 2011 in “PubMed” This study confirms that twice-daily application of 5% minoxidil solution, Carexidil®, is effective for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, showing results after 6 months.
9 citations
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May 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” This case report describes how a long-term combination of oral fatty acids and topical therapy appeared beneficial for managing autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis in a goldendoodle with a PNPLA1 mutation.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study presented a case series of erosive pustular dermatosis on the scalps of elderly patients, noting unusual presentation with hypergranulation tissue and unique dermoscopic vascular patterns, diverging from typical manifestations.
5 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, upadacitinib was reported as effective in rapidly treating psoriasiform eczema in five male patients and showed varying degrees of effectiveness on other immune-mediated comorbidities like alopecia areata, vitiligo, ulcerative colitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, a water-soluble nail strengthener containing Pistacia lentiscus and hyaluronic acid significantly improved the appearance and firmness of brittle nails in both in vitro and clinical settings.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “PubMed” This study observed that anti-multiple nuclear dots antibodies, typically markers for primary biliary cirrhosis, were also present in patients with various autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, without correlating to disease activity or specific skin features.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study concluded that biotin, alone or combined with topical minoxidil, may effectively treat short anagen syndrome in children by enhancing anagen duration.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” This guideline summarizes evidence-based and expert-based recommendations for treating androgenetic alopecia, adapted by an Italian expert group in alignment with Italian pharmacological policies.
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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October 2020 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This abstract reviews the bubble hair abnormality caused by high-temperature styling tools and reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “European Medical Journal” This paper presents a case of scalp sarcoidosis with systemic involvement and notes the importance of dermoscopy in its diagnosis, along with a literature review of 46 alopecia-inducing sarcoidosis cases.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This paper reviews the growing use of psychotropic drugs in dermatology due to the link between mental states and skin conditions but does not present new clinical findings.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Diffuse alopecia areata in children has unique features and needs specific treatment.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” This case study describes a 23-year-old woman with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp who later developed multiple sclerosis, suggesting a possible shared immunological etiology involving neutrophil hyperactivation.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study supports the use of a national registry as an effective tool for documenting epidemiological data, disease progression, treatment responses, and quality of life impacts in patients with alopecia areata.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this retrospective study, the authors explored the use of minoxidil and vitamin E for treating nail growth disorders, but no specific outcomes or results are reported in the abstract.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” This study reported that sensitive scalp symptoms, including trichodynia, are frequently found in hair loss patients, particularly among those with telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that iontophoresis combined with growth factors improved hair density and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with no serious side effects reported.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study found that a new hair loss lotion containing various cosmetic ingredients significantly increased total hair fibers and anagen hairs in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, while also improving visual hair characteristics and receiving positive user feedback without adverse effects.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This case report describes a 21-year-old woman experiencing acute hair loss and thinning, with no clear cause identified from her health history except polycystic ovary syndrome and family history of androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses clinical variations, laboratory testing, and treatments for female-pattern alopecia, including finasteride, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize managing stress and psychological impacts.