June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case report describes a man with trichorrhexis nodosa of the beard, who experienced symptomatic improvement after being advised to shave and avoid brushing, confirming the diagnosis.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
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September 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews trichoscopic signs of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, including exclamation marks, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This study found that applying 2% Minoxidil lotion twice daily for four months improved hair diameter and density in individuals with eyebrow hypotrichosis, suggesting it is an effective and well-tolerated treatment; mild side effects like itching and burning were observed in 22.72% of participants.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Photobiomodulation effectively stimulates hair growth and reduces hair loss.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
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January 1987 This study found that low-output laser irradiation demonstrates biostimulatory effects on several biological systems and processes, including hair growth, wound healing, and immune function, with effects influenced by dose and exhibiting both stimulatory and inhibitory potential.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study observed that in a mouse wound model, honey significantly accelerated wound healing when compared to povidone-iodine treatment, suggesting its potential regenerative benefits.
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January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” This study observed that during male silkmoth development, trichogen cells in olfactory sensilla undergo significant membrane recycling, contributing to sensillum structure formation in a precisely timed series of stages.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that both sublingual and oral minoxidil at 5 mg per day increased hair density similarly in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, but sublingual administration was associated with fewer palpitations.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This pilot study by Samuel Jellard et al. investigated a novel electrotrichogenic device for hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Results of the study are not reported, as the abstract only references the article's focus.
June 2021 in “Psychiatria Danubina” The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
May 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports a 10-year-old boy with ectodermal dysplasia and progressive balding experienced reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after four months of sublingual minoxidil treatment, without side-effects.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This publication discusses the question of whether increased interest in oral minoxidil following media attention also affects non-English-speaking patients, but does not provide any results.
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December 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that normal-mode ruby laser treatment significantly improved facial hirsutism and maintained results for at least 48 weeks, with repeated treatments enhancing clinical effects.
January 2009 in “Nova Science Publishers (Nova Science Publishers, Inc.)” This study observed that human skin exhibits acute and chronic histological changes due to tick bites, including inflammation and changes in hair follicles, influenced by tick saliva and possible infections.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual minoxidil was found to be a safe and effective treatment for increasing hair growth in transgender individuals with mild androgenetic alopecia who are undergoing full-dose testosterone therapy.
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September 1987 in “The Lancet” January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In a case series, this study reported significant hair regrowth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia using a topical hemp extract high in CBD, THCV, and CBDV over six months.
March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article addresses recent negative publicity around finasteride for hair loss and notes an increase in patients choosing topical alternatives, without presenting new research findings.
January 2011 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study found that the "After Minoxidil" spray improved hair styling and decreased greasiness after using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and effectiveness.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed a method called the Stiffness-Angle Law and found that hair treated with caffeine-infused shampoo showed a 13.2% increase in stiffness, as measured by their novel evaluation technique.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report identified a possible adverse effect of low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, as a 74-year-old woman developed significant dry mouth that resolved after stopping the medication and recurred upon rechallenge, suggesting a causal link.
2 citations
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
This review highlights advances in understanding trichotillomania's neurobiology and treatment, noting behavior therapy's effectiveness and new pharmacological and digital therapies, while addressing underdiagnosis, stigma, and research gaps.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed a two-step diagnostic model using transcriptome biomarkers from hair follicles to improve the accuracy of methamphetamine use disorder diagnosis, achieving high prediction accuracy in distinguishing non-recovered and almost-recovered patients from healthy controls.
33 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that natural appearance was rated higher in attractiveness, perceived success, and health than simulated upper lip fillers or lifts by casual observers.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study analyzed social media posts and found discrepancies between patient-reported satisfaction and emotional responses to alopecia areata treatments, highlighting potential gaps between perceived and clinical efficacy.