23 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, oral isotretinoin monotherapy effectively achieved remission in 82% of patients with folliculitis decalvans, with those receiving ≥0.4 mg/kg/day for ≥3 months experiencing better outcomes and less frequent relapse.
22 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that approximately one-quarter of post-COVID-19 patients experienced telogen effluvium, with a higher incidence among women, hospitalized patients, and those with hypertension or respiratory symptoms.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports on twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy for alopecia areata but provides no clinical results.
21 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 20 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study conducted a meta-analysis and found that among therapies for alopecia areata, baricitinib_4 mg was most likely to be effective, followed by ritlecitinib and ivarmacitinib, while other treatments like dupilumab and secukinumab were less effective.
20 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the potential use and challenges of topical cannabinoids for skin diseases and hair growth, highlighting limited clinical data on their efficacy and safety.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reviewed literature from 1992 to 2018 to document mesotherapy-related complications and their management, concluding that standardized therapy parameters are needed to better evaluate the safety profile and minimize risks of adverse reactions.
20 citations
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with patchy alopecia areata, certain trichoscopic features like upright regrowing hairs and pigtail hairs are positive predictive markers for treatment success.
19 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, both platelet-rich plasma and intralesional corticosteroids improved hair re-growth in alopecia areata patients, but the difference between treatments was not significant, with fewer relapses observed in the platelet-rich plasma group.
18 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that high-frequency ultrasound was effective in localizing deep tumor margins in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting its utility in selecting therapeutic approaches.
18 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, FCO2 laser treatment showed significantly better improvement for alopecia areata compared to traditional intralesional corticosteroid injections, with no serious side effects or relapse observed.
18 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, topical eflornithine reduced hair regrowth in hirsute patients following intense pulsed light therapy, suggesting it may maintain IPL-induced hair reduction over six months.
18 citations
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December 2013 in “Colorectal Disease” This study found that women with pilonidal sinus disease had significantly higher prolactin levels compared to women without the disease, suggesting a possible link to its development.
17 citations
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study reports that different animal species exhibit distinct hair scale patterns and elemental compositions, which can aid forensic investigations in identifying animal hair.
17 citations
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August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that 45.5% of patients with beard alopecia areata progressed to scalp alopecia areata within at least 12 months, with most cases occurring during the first year.
17 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that individuals who perceive their hair health as poor tend to have higher levels of metals on their hair, emphasizing the impact of environmental metal exposure.
16 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this clinical study, the use of potentiated zinc pyrithione shampoo improved scalp health and hair surface characteristics, suggesting that unhealthy scalp conditions may negatively impact pre-emergent hair's cuticle surface.
15 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the links between climate change, migration, and skin diseases and calls for global strategies to improve migrant health but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses vitamin D's role in hair follicle biology and its association with hair loss but reports no conclusive evidence for its effectiveness as a treatment, indicating the need for further studies.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This letter to the editor comments on new-onset alopecia areata during secukinumab therapy but presents no new research findings.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study on dogs, topical antimicrobial sprays with varying ingredient profiles showed different levels of S. pseudintermedius growth inhibition, maintaining activity for at least 10 days.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review suggests that oral Janus kinase inhibitors are a promising treatment for alopecia areata in adults, showing significant hair regrowth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments, while PDE-4 inhibitors and biologics show limited efficacy.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This report presents a case of a patient developing new multiple sclerosis while using tofacitinib for alopecia areata, noting no new comprehensive research findings.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review explores the factors contributing to premature graying of hair, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental influences such as oxidative stress, and discusses potential interventions like diet and herbal remedies, while noting the limitations of common treatments like hair dyes.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Mycoses” This study found that human hair shows more susceptibility to perforation by Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum compared to animal hair, with black human hair serving as a reliable diagnostic tool for differentiation between the two species.
10 citations
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May 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that laser hair removal effectively reduces disease severity in hidradenitis suppurativa with minimal side effects, likely due to the destruction of hair follicle units.
10 citations
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November 2023 in “European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology” This study found that the ethanolic extract of walnut fruit diaphragm significantly improved lipid profiles, reduced oxidative stress, and had anti-inflammatory effects in hyperlipidemic rats.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This abstract provides information about data availability and author affiliations but does not contain results or conclusions from the study itself.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, treatment with DPCP alone was more effective for hair regrowth and presented fewer side effects in chronic extensive alopecia areata compared to combination therapy with DPCP and anthralin.