182 citations
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October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines for alopecia areata management, prepared by the British Association of Dermatologists, provide evidence-based treatment recommendations and insights into the condition's epidemiology, diagnosis, and investigation.
150 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses hair care practices and hair cosmetics in managing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of scalp health and good patient-physician communication.
98 citations
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November 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” This study found that adverse reactions to para-phenylenediamine in hair dye, including severe allergic contact dermatitis, may be more common than currently reported and often misdiagnosed.
91 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia Areata affects 2% globally, with treatments like essential oils, garlic, and JAK inhibitors showing promise, but more research is needed.
63 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that erythematous, infiltrated plaques can develop in patients receiving subcutaneous heparin therapy, indicating a possible delayed hypersensitivity reaction to heparin or its constituents.
60 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This study suggests that CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes play a crucial role in the development of alopecia areata, based on observations in rodent models that mimic human autoimmune disease.
57 citations
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May 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Langerhans cells are crucial for skin immunity and allergic reactions.
51 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses updated treatment guidelines for alopecia areata in Japan, highlighting new options like corticosteroid pulse therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
50 citations
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July 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that applying dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), a contact allergen, led to hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, while croton oil did not have the same effect.
48 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that topical corticosteroids are the most supported first-line treatment for pediatric alopecia areata, with contact immunotherapy as the next best option.
48 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review assesses the effectiveness of various alopecia areata treatments and concludes that only contact sensitizers like diphenylcyclopropenone and squaric acid dibutylester have shown efficacy in evidence-based studies, but it reports no new clinical results.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Contact Dermatitis” This review discusses the need for an updated 'European hair cosmetic series' to include common contact allergens and remove outdated substances based on current evidence and regulations, but it reports no new results.
43 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed a significant increase in certain dermatologic conditions a month and two months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, which may suggest a link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Science Journal of Public Health” This abstract reviews potential health risks from toxic chemicals in cosmetic products, noting associations with cancer, reproductive issues, and other health conditions, but reports no new research findings.
35 citations
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August 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This paper reviews the use of tacrolimus for various conditions, noting its effectiveness in treating certain skin disorders but highlighting that some findings remain anecdotal due to limited case numbers.
34 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article provides dermatology residents with essential information on cosmetic use to help manage skin conditions and reactions, without reporting new clinical results.
33 citations
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November 2014 in “Military Medicine” This retrospective review of the U.S. military's teledermatology program from 2004 to 2012 found that timely consultations helped avoid unnecessary medical evacuations and facilitated necessary ones for service members and coalition partners.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This review focuses on the immunologic-based skin conditions that can result from β-blocker use, emphasizing potential adverse dermatologic effects rather than their therapeutic benefits.
29 citations
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August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses the most common types of alopecia in adolescents and emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support, but reports no new clinical findings.
29 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes five patients who experienced hair loss with discomfort and scarring after undergoing salon hair relaxer treatments, regardless of whether 'lye' or 'no lye' products were used.
28 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This paper proposes a systematic approach to evaluating scalp itch using the SCALLP acronym and highlights the importance of classifying cases based on the presence of dermatological lesions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Contact allergies might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
23 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that pentoxifylline plus topical corticosteroids had the highest treatment success rate for alopecia areata compared to no treatment, but the best overall treatment remains uncertain due to varying data.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses the role of hair dyes in cosmetic dermatology, their effects on hair and scalp health, and the importance of dermatologists understanding potential side effects; it reports no new findings.
21 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews haircare practices and hair cosmetics for patients with alopecia, emphasizing healthy scalp maintenance and caution in styling; it reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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September 1987 in “PubMed” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia areata, noting the variable success in hair regrowth and the popularity of corticosteroids, but does not report new clinical results.
20 citations
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” This review summarizes the pharmacology, mechanisms, and clinical efficacy of topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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June 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” This case report describes a woman experiencing severe hair loss due to allergic contact dermatitis from a hair dye containing PPD.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” This study reported that the most common skin diseases among children in the Erzincan region of Turkey were preventable conditions, like acne and warts, suggesting the need for enhanced health education and preventive care.
18 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This case report describes a 30-year-old Brazilian male who developed vitiligo lesions following diphencyprone therapy for alopecia areata.