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December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” In this study, four cases of neck carbuncle were treated, revealing that fire needle therapy combined with topical drugs offers less trauma, smaller scars, and faster recovery compared to surgery in early stages, but surgical debridement is essential for more advanced cases.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that specific treatment parameters disrupted follicles and sebaceous glands, damaging the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes and promoting follicular remodeling, which may improve both inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed sustained hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata and improvement in vitiligo symptoms, indicating a potential role for dupilumab in treating these conditions, particularly when associated with atopic dermatitis.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study reported a series of mild to moderate cutaneous adverse drug reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, predominantly after Covishield, with only one requiring hospitalization.
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This case report found that a novel botanical treatment halted disease progression and promoted hair regrowth in four patients with lichen planopilaris, indicating potential for use as a safe alternative therapy.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This case series observed that the combination of platelet-rich plasma and fat grafting improved hair quality and density in patients with non-scarring alopecia, with effects visible by 12 weeks and sustained up to one year.
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January 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical metformin may improve hair regrowth in CCCA when added to standard treatments.
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March 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” In this study, platelet-rich plasma treatments over three months were reported to improve hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, although objectively measuring its efficacy remains challenging.
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September 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the chronic inflammatory skin diseases acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, focusing on their shared etiology and differing progression, and reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study suggests that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may involve a CD4-predominant T-cell process with potential PD1/PDL1 pathway involvement, indicated by increased caspase 3 expression and loss of PDL1.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Vaccines” This study reported cases of post-vaccine telogen effluvium and alopecia among five individuals in Ecuador following a mixed COVID-19 vaccination regimen, typically appearing within 3 to 17 days after inoculation.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” This study describes changes in scalp hair color, including rare instances of repigmentation, following volumetric modulated arc therapy for skin cancer; this potential side effect may warrant discussion during informed consent.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study reported remarkable improvement in three patients with treatment-resistant alopecia areata after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, suggesting the potential for this approach and a need for further randomized, placebo-controlled trials.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this report, three patients experiencing levetiracetam-induced hair loss showed improvement with zinc sulfate supplementation while their seizures remained controlled.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case series, three patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer experienced severe skin eruptions and scarring alopecia after treatment with amivantamab, highlighting the critical need for prompt recognition and management of these adverse effects to minimize treatment interruptions.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” This narrative review and case report identified a rare association between erythema nodosum and kerion caused by *Trichophyton mentagrophytes*, with successful treatment using antifungals and corticosteroids.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Life” This study reports three cases of alopecia areata resistant to corticosteroids that improved after 16 weeks of treatment with a combination of fractional carbon dioxide laser and topical tacrolimus, suggesting a potential new therapeutic option that requires further confirmation.
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July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study links scalp pruritus in lichen planopilaris and its variants to the inflammation-induced release of substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide by sensory nerves around hair follicle inflammation sites.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This case series describes five patients with rare facial lichen planopilaris, detailing the clinical presentation and treatment of their pigmentary changes and scarring alopecia.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This research describes three neonatal cases of nasal tip injuries resembling hypoxic damage, which healed with significant scarring, and calls for further investigation into the condition's causes and treatment.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, a multidisciplinary psychodermatology service treating children and young people with compulsive hair pulling reported varied success, with 45.4% achieving complete resolution and 36.4% seeing substantial improvement, suggesting a hybrid care model may benefit patient engagement and therapy outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Figshare” This case series observed that solitary fibrofolliculoma is a rare lesion that can affect the eyelids, requiring histological examination for accurate diagnosis due to its nonspecific clinical appearance.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This case series reported three instances where alopecia linked to sodium valproate was reversed after discontinuing the drug.
August 2026 in “Cosmoderma” This case series evaluated the use of oral bicalutamide with low-dose oral minoxidil in women with female pattern hair loss who didn't respond to minoxidil alone, finding that 96.6% showed improvement after six months without adverse effects.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy” This case series evaluated the effects of individualised homoeopathic treatment on five patients with alopecia areata, finding clinical improvement and new hair growth in those treated with specific remedies like Phosphorus and Tuberculinum.
June 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” In this case report, combining iontophoresis with exosomes was associated with increased hair density, improved hair quality, and reduced scalp inflammation in patients with female androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study reports ten cases of non-marginal traction alopecia in women with very long hair, which was improved with shorter hair cuts and topical minoxidil application.
March 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This case series reports three novel and atypical morphological patterns of alopecia areata, termed the central sparing, paw, and punctate patterns, highlighting their importance for dermatologists in improving diagnosis and management of the condition.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, among 450 patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic melanoma, 1.33% developed scarring alopecia, all being female, with alopecia not impacting their cancer treatment continuation and a favorable cancer outcome reported.