April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that adding procapil to minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in improving hair count, patient satisfaction, and dermatologist assessment scores for treating androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” This case report discusses the clinical features and management of tinea capitis, highlighting its occurrence in adults and the continued preference for griseofulvin treatment.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats.
48 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” In this study, researchers found that size polymorphisms in certain hKAP1 genes are linked to the hKAP1.1B and hKAP1.3 genes, arising from intragenic deletions and duplications in Japanese and Caucasian populations.
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report of three adult cases highlights the need for careful examination for tinea capitis, which is rare in nonimmunocompromised adults, yet possible due to asymptomatic carriers.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Market Access & Health Policy” This paper discusses the introduction and advantages of an Insurance-Based Billing Model for scalp cooling devices in the USA, which can enhance access to this treatment for reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, particularly benefiting underserved and disadvantaged populations.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Biology” This study found that CAP1 plays a significant role in reducing ammonium toxicity in Arabidopsis thaliana by promoting shoot growth and maintaining reactive oxygen species homeostasis.
June 2019 in “Reactions Weekly”
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study observed that 100% of cancer patients at Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital receiving carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy experienced grade 2 alopecia as an adverse drug reaction.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week topical treatment with a caffeine and Procapil 3% formulation effectively reduced hair loss by 26.9% and improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without any reported adverse effects.
52 citations
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” This case report described a 50-year-old male with end-stage renal disease who experienced improvement in his black dot tinea capitis after treatment with griseofulvin and ketoconazole shampoo.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
226 citations
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January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
5 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this in-vitro study, researchers found that shampoo-induced coacervates structurally resemble cationic polymers and contain anionic surfactants that may stimulate the scalp upon exposure to water.
18 citations
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” This case study describes effective treatment of local alopecia caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii in two patients, using griseofulvin and ciclopirox cream, respectively.
24 citations
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July 2009 in “Mycoses” This case report describes an adult patient with tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis who experienced complete hair regrowth following treatment with fluconazole and ketoconazole shampoo.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the clinical challenges in diagnosing tinea capitis due to its varying symptoms and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for careful differential diagnosis.
41 citations
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September 2007 in “Pediatric emergency care” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing tinea capitis and highlights the need for laboratory confirmation and systemic treatment due to the limited effectiveness of topical antifungals; no new clinical results are presented.
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November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing” This study reports that a 6–12-week course of oral griseofulvin can achieve mycological cures in 70% to 100% of tinea capitis cases.
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May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” This case report describes a 4-year-old girl in Singapore with inflammatory tinea capitis, which improved with oral griseofulvin and selenium sulfide shampoo.
46 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advancements in cold atmospheric plasma therapies for dermatology, covering optimization, treatment of skin diseases, safety, and does not report new clinical outcomes; it calls for continued research in the field.
May 2023 in “Antioxidants” In this study, researchers found that supramolecular peptide self-assembling materials derived from Pacific oysters exhibit promising effects for skin wound healing in vitro and in vivo, demonstrating procoagulant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties that suggest potential as a natural treatment option.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This article reviews the lexical features and development of modern British slang, exploring linguistic, cultural, and social group specifics but reports no new research results.
4 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This case report details a 72-year-old man who experienced a lichenoid eruption and alopecia linked to captopril, which resolved after stopping the drug, suggesting a possible immunological mechanism.
January 2026 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” This narrative systematic review reports that gel-based, cryogel, and silicone-based cooling caps offer cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional machine-operated systems for preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss, particularly benefiting low-income and low-resource settings.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” This article highlights that a low suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and hair loss may delay diagnosis and treatment, urging confirmation through KOH, fungal culture, or biopsy.
In this case study, treatment with terbinafine effectively resolved symptoms of tinea capitis in an eight-year-old male, highlighting trichoscopy as a valuable diagnostic tool for this common fungal scalp infection and proposing its integration with clinical data for quicker diagnosis in settings lacking mycological facilities.
November 2023 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” In this case report, a girl with tinea capitis experienced psychological disorders, but oral and topical treatment with griseovulfin led to both clinical and psychological improvement, as assessed by CDQLI and DMHC methods.