The ProScope HR is an effective, user-friendly, and affordable tool for diagnosing hair loss.
36 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study demonstrates that confocal laser scanning microscopy can effectively visualize the rapid diffusion and penetration pathway of a dye into the hair follicle in fresh human scalp skin.
November 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that the SketchAndCalc tablet application offers an easy, rapid, and accurate method for measuring recipient areas in hair restoration, particularly excelling in accuracy for long and narrow shapes.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” This review summarizes the use of autologous platelet concentrates in aesthetic medicine, finding promising results for facial treatments, but highlights the need for more rigorous research due to current study limitations.
July 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article discusses methods to enhance finasteride delivery to scalp skin using heat and chemical penetration enhancers and reports no new experimental findings.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used single-cell and spatial transcriptomic profiling to identify specific molecular markers in human follicular dermal papilla cells, enhancing understanding of their role in hair follicle development.
November 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, researchers used a 3D printing technique to spatially pattern human dermal papilla cell spheroids in a collagen matrix, enhancing skin and hair regeneration in a mouse model, with notable upregulation of key genes for hair follicle formation compared to traditional cell cultures.
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The authors concluded that VSCAPSI, a videodermoscopy-based assessment tool, provides evidence for early diagnosis, differential diagnosis, follow-up, and screening of scalp psoriasis.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the scalp microinfusion MMP® technique for hair loss treatment and reports no new results; it emphasizes the need for more standardized studies.
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December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, the researchers reported that their novel algorithm for hair restoration in dermoscopy images achieved high accuracy and texture preservation, outperforming other techniques in diagnostic accuracy and texture quality measures.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article discusses the use of Espumil foam base in pharmacies for preparing dermatological medications and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
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January 2015 in “Polish Journal of Pathology” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
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March 2015 in “PubMed” This paper demonstrates that scalp micropigmentation can effectively conceal scalp and hair deformities with high patient satisfaction, offering a non-surgical alternative cosmetic solution.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a low-viscosity triamcinolone acetonide serum, used with a derma stamp microneedling device, to improve targeted treatment of alopecia areata, reporting favorable drug solubility, spreadability, and permeation to hair follicles, while maintaining skin safety.
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September 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses mnemonics in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings or results.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This quiz based on a Journal of Investigative Dermatology article reports no new clinical results but serves as an educational tool for diagnosing scalp conditions, including scalp psoriasis and psoriatic alopecia.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses scalp micropigmentation as a noninvasive method to conceal various forms of hair loss and scalp abnormalities and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its safe and effective application.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that improvements to the EczemaNet pipeline, incorporating pixel-level segmentation and data augmentation, enhanced the reliability and interpretability of assessing atopic dermatitis severity from digital images.
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September 2011 in “Scanning” This study found that multiphoton microscopy effectively visualizes the microstructure of in vivo mouse skin, offering a clear view of various skin layers and components like corneocytes and collagen fibers.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride-loaded microemulsions using poloxamer 124 significantly enhanced skin penetration of the drug compared to a standard solution, primarily through targeting hair follicles via the transfollicular pathway, with intercluster, intercellular, and transcellular pathways contributing less.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks”
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, highlighting its wide variety of causes and multiple effective treatment options beyond high-potency topical steroids, and reports no new clinical results.
December 2013 in “Pump Industry Analyst” This study found that using particle-based antigen delivery in combination with cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping is an effective needle-free method for targeting HIV-1 p24 protein to skin cells, enhancing transcutaneous vaccination potential.
In this study on mice, a baricitinib-loaded microneedle patch enhanced hair growth in alopecia areata lesions (68% vs control: 33%, p < 0.05), suggesting it may deliver treatment effectively and pain-free, with fewer systemic side effects.
16 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that the penetration enhancer SEPA™ significantly increased both the speed and amount of hair growth from minoxidil in balding stumptail macaques compared to Rogaine®.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study evaluated a new AI-linked imaging device for grading dandruff severity, finding high correlation with expert assessments and suggesting its potential application in other skincare areas due to its versatility and ease of use.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” This source discusses using stratum corneum ablation as a promising method to enhance transdermal drug delivery by temporarily removing the skin's outermost barrier to improve medication absorption.
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study explored the use of an AI-driven device, HairMetrix, to quantitatively assess the effects of PRP treatments on scalp health in two Caucasian women with androgenetic alopecia, reporting increases in average hair width and follicle count after one treatment.