5 citations
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November 2020 in “EBioMedicine” This study reports a novel diagnostic method for latent circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder using circadian gene oscillations from hair follicle cells to improve sleep disorder differentiation and potential therapeutic intervention.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” This case report suggests that frequent application of diphenylcyclopropenone 2% solution to the scalp for alopecia areata may lead to scalp angioedema.
5 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” This case report details a 13-year-old girl experiencing patchy hair loss on her scalp, with no pain or hair-pulling behavior reported.
5 citations
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August 2005 in “Current Urology Reports” Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Biochimie” This review discusses arsenic trioxide therapy in acute promyelocytic leukemia and introduces a novel method using hair analysis to monitor arsenic exposure and correlate it with treatment timing, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” This systematic review found that chitosan-based wound therapy may accelerate wound healing by reducing inflammation and modulating immune response, but notes limited clinical trials to date.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” This review discusses the economic burden of alopecia areata in adolescents and reports no new results; the authors note that evidence in this area is limited.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plumbago zeylanica extract and its component plumbagin may help prevent androgenetic alopecia by promoting dermal papilla cell growth and reducing SRD5A2 expression.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that inhibiting arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (ALOX12) may enhance hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 protein citrullination and promoting cuticular differentiation in isolated human hair follicles.
4 citations
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study observed that Korean medicine treatment, particularly with a cooling effect, significantly improved hair count and reduced symptoms in alopecia patients with parietal region fever.
4 citations
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January 1994 This article reviews the consumption patterns and historical use of Allium vegetables like onions and garlic for their potential antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This study suggests that in mice, plasmalogens may enhance hair growth by activating TRPC4 channels, which increases calcium influx and subsequently stimulates AMPK in hair follicles.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This case report describes successful treatment of alopecia universalis associated with severe hyperthyroidism using azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine after poor response to oral steroid therapy.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Cutis” This review examines CAM approaches for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and alopecia areata, providing dermatologists with current insights but includes no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Holzforschung” This study identified seven compounds from Cercidiphyllum japonicum twig extracts, including a newly discovered flavonoid, marking the first time these specific compounds have been isolated from this genus.
3 citations
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July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the identification and assessment of cutaneous drug reactions, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and the need for accurate diagnosis to prevent serious complications; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical Pediatrics” A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss from her medication, which improved with treatment but later returned.
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.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” This article discusses autoimmune-associated alopecia areata, highlighting its psychological and social impact, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” This case report highlights a severe kidney injury linked to the combined use of ciclosporin and simvastatin in a patient treated for alopecia universalis.
3 citations
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November 2009 in “BMC dermatology” This study found that dermatologists in the southeastern U.S. often offer less frequent treatment for children with alopecia areata compared to adults, with more treatment also recommended for more advanced stages of hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Development” In this study, researchers explored how hair follicle orientation is affected in the rosette fancy mouse and found that a mutation in the PCP gene Fzd6 caused reversed hair orientations in the posterior region, leading to the formation of unique whorls.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Cancer reports” This study concluded that the Wnt signaling pathway does not significantly influence human keratoacanthoma development, but the overexpression of Sox9 suggests alternate signaling involvement.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a predictive model for the onset of alopecia areata by analyzing six datasets to identify key feature genes and employing various machine learning algorithms, ultimately finding the XGBoost model most effective for clinical application.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 30-year-old male with alopecia universalis and autoimmune conditions experienced treatment failure with JAK inhibitors, including ritlecitinib, and developed severe musculoskeletal pain, indicating a potential novel adverse effect that warrants further pharmacovigilance.
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.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that corticosteroids were the most common treatments for alopecia areata in the USA, but the substantial disease burden suggests a need for more effective options.