11 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This report describes three cases of white piedra of scalp hair, identifying Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as the fungi responsible, which are uncommon causes of this condition.
11 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses the complexities in diagnosing hair shaft disorders and the potential insights hair microscopy can provide, without reporting new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report discusses a case of short anagen syndrome in a 3-year-old Hispanic girl and emphasizes its differentiation from loose anagen syndrome, without presenting new empirical findings.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study reports two cases where pili anulati, typically a non-fragile hair condition, showed increased fragility due to androgenetic alopecia, causing hair shaft fracturing in the affected area.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that chemical hair straightening significantly reduced hair curl and improved smoothness and shine, but did not significantly affect transverse fissures or split ends, indicating potential benefits with some side effects.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews hair and nail disorders in children, emphasizing their prevalence, congenital and acquired origins, and the diagnostic challenges compared to treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” This study found that hair treated with shampoo containing water-soluble silicone demonstrated smoother sliding and better detangling, compared to shampoo with water-insoluble silicone, due to differences in conditioning film formation.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled study, researchers found that Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner was similarly tolerated compared to three other hair cleansing conditioners and was significantly better tolerated than salicylic acid shampoo or baby shampoo in terms of skin reactions.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study reports a case where hair loss over the temporal region was associated with prolonged mobile phone use, and suggests that a combination of minoxidil, nutritional therapy, and reduced phone exposure may aid regrowth.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly in women of African descent, and explains its progression and symptoms but provides no new clinical findings.
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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February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses investigational treatments for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research.
3 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This narrative review discusses recent advances in hair transplantation techniques for treating female pattern androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of careful patient selection and surgical planning; it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes the first Indian patient diagnosed with short anagen syndrome, detailing the clinical and pathological characteristics of a 30-year-old woman with the condition.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” In this case report, the authors highlight a 20-month-old girl with nephrotic syndrome who experienced severe alopecia due to an accidental high dose of cyclosporine; her hair regrew after the drug was stopped.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Cutis” This paper highlights that traction alopecia is common among certain ethnic groups and occupations due to tight hairstyling practices, but early-stage hair loss can often be reversed with treatment and by avoiding these styling habits, as observed in Hispanic and Black women.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that analyzing microscopic hair morphology, particularly loss of typical clubbing and proximal tapering, may help predict the clinical course of alopecia areata.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” This report describes early and late stages of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in two Black women, highlighting progression from a small to a large central patch of hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, nanostructured lipid carriers for hair split-end repair showed similar efficacy regardless of charge, with negatively charged carriers exhibiting better stability over six months compared to positively charged ones.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This research focuses on alopecia areata, highlighting the psychological impact, especially of its variant alopecia areata incognita, and provides diagnostic and treatment tips, but does not report specific results.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews the anatomy and structure of hair, discusses hair damage and analyses, and explores methods for processing hair changes, but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses diagnostic strategies for pediatric hair loss, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations and dermoscopy for accurate diagnosis, and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews hair growth and loss in children and offers diagnostic approaches, reporting no new results.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review summarizes 19 patents filed since 2000 for treating or preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this review, the authors discuss recent advancements in underwater adhesion technologies, specifically highlighting mussel-inspired catechol-based adhesives, which offer strong underwater bonding through various interfacial interactions and the influence of dopamine-modified polymeric tissue adhesives.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with filler-induced alopecia after treatment with concentrated growth factor injections, suggesting it as a promising alternative therapy to standard hyaluronidase injections.