October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study observed that while hair camouflage techniques can boost confidence and reduce stigma for Black women with alopecia, they can also contribute to further hair damage; clinicians should consider safer styling practices as part of individualized care strategies.
This study reviewed the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, particularly FUE and FUT, and found that both methods offer satisfactory outcomes for alopecia, though FUE is preferred for its less invasive nature, while FUT is better suited for larger areas despite a linear scar.
49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study describes a family with uncombable hair syndrome, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance, and reports that oral biotin improved hair appearance in two young patients.
16 citations
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study examined two cases of bubble hair deformity using light and electron microscopy, suggesting that trauma to the hair shaft may contribute to this condition.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Cutis” This study reports that military hair-grooming standards have evolved to support inclusivity by addressing racial diversity in hair and skin types, aiming to eliminate the adverse effects of tight hairstyles and reduce racial and gender bias.
December 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This report presents the first documented case of a 23-year-old male with both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, showing clinical improvement with topical treatment and counseling.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article reviews the theory that certain cultural practices, like specific haircuts, contribute to common baldness but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
July 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ongoing debate between exclusive follicular unit grafting and combination mini-/micrografts in hair restoration, but reports no new findings and suggests the controversy will persist.
2 citations
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses methods for camouflaging surgical sites after hair transplant procedures and presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 2 citations
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report documents the first instance of acquired uncombable hair syndrome in a 39-year-old woman, characterized by diffuse alopecia and minimal upper lip hirsutism.
13 citations
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July 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” This letter to the editor raises concerns about the possibility of cornrowing leading to dermatologic problems such as traction alopecia, paralleling issues seen with other cosmetic fads.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the condition telogen effluvium, a type of diffuse hair loss, in the context of potential post-COVID-19 pandemic occurrences, but reports no new research or clinical results.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article discusses the importance of creating a well-designed posterior hairline in hair restoration surgery to enhance the natural appearance of the results but does not present new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, researchers devised a stochastic hair growth model influenced by regular haircuts, using a process that undergoes linear growth subject to random resets, and used it to theoretically determine an ideal haircut routine.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, two cases of cutis verticis gyrata were associated with chronic traction alopecia due to tight hairstyles, highlighting the need to consider hairstyling history in diagnosis and management.
In this overview, the authors discuss various strategies for optimizing the appearance of natural hair through cosmetic methods and highlight the dermatologist's role in advising patients with temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses.
This study highlights that most men experiencing hair loss respond well to medical or surgical treatments, and suggests combining hair transplant procedures with medical therapy to prevent further loss and enhance outcomes.
November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that individuals with mixed ethnicity had hair that varied widely in shape and showed significant surface damage near the root, differing from monoracial hair characteristics.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a new compounded topical solution for alopecia was clinically tolerable and did not cause irritation, while also showing potential to enhance hair growth through fibroblast proliferation and gene expression.
November 2010 in “SciVee”
3 citations
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that multi-hair follicles in nonbald men are primarily oriented perpendicular to the radial line from the crown whorl, suggesting perpendicular transplant grafts might mimic natural appearance.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that follicular unit grafting techniques, specifically creating a frontal forelock, achieved excellent and undetectable results in patients with advanced male pattern hair loss, leading to high patient satisfaction.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.