May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study observed a significant 207.62% increase in hospitalization rates for alopecia areata after the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable shifts in disease subtypes and patient demographics, suggesting a potential link between the pandemic and changes in the disease's course.
September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” In this study, cleanroom workers in a secondary battery factory reported worse dermatologic life quality compared to non-cleanroom workers, as measured by the Skindex-29 questionnaire.
December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologist visits offer safer and more ethical treatment for hair loss than direct-to-consumer platforms.
22 citations
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May 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews the lack of major breakthroughs and limited therapeutic options for extensive hair loss, emphasizing the need to address its psychological impact; it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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September 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article critically analyzed the trajectory of the Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia over the past decade, reporting that the journal has experienced notable growth in bibliometric indices, suggesting a successful editorial policy and increased international visibility compared to Brazilian and other international dermatology journals.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, analysis of FDA data revealed a substantial risk of dermatologic adverse events with aromatase inhibitors, especially anastrozole and exemestane, highlighting the importance of dermatologic monitoring during such therapies.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that patients with telogen effluvium had a higher quality of life score compared to controls, despite no significant difference in self-esteem.
January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)” This study found that an anhydrous gel formulation containing sertaconazole nitrate effectively penetrated the stratum corneum for treating fungal infections without causing irritation.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study confirmed that the Alopecia Areata-Investigator Global Assessment and other clinical outcome assessments are valid and relevant measures of treatment success for alopecia areata patients in Japan, aligning with previous North American findings.
January 2025 in “Diagnostics” This study found that a new three-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound (3D-HFUS) can successfully visualize skin tumors and inflammatory hair diseases, offering promising noninvasive diagnostic and evaluation capabilities compared to traditional two-dimensional methods.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this study, researchers found that 48.59% of dermatologists in Ontario do not accept OHIP referrals for hair loss, with average wait times of about 4.5 months for those who do; this raises accessibility concerns.
11 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Principles and Practice” This study reported that hair and scalp disorders accounted for a significant portion of pediatric dermatology visits, with a diverse range of conditions observed among the children.
2 citations
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March 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in the therapeutic response to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide at concentrations of 2.5, 5, and 10 mg/mL for various dermatologic conditions.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the researchers developed a computer-aided imaging system to quantitatively measure baldness in Chinese women with female pattern hair loss, potentially improving the precision of severity evaluation compared to traditional scales.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that 7.9% of dermatological outpatients at a German hospital had clinically relevant body dysmorphic concerns, highlighting the need for psychotherapeutic support due to poor social adaptation and high motivation for change.
In this case report, a patient's atypical neuropsychiatric and dermatological symptoms were crucial for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the disease's clinical heterogeneity and the importance of early detection to prevent organ damage.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the quality of life in Turkish women with hirsutism is significantly more affected when PCOS is present, but is not correlated with the hirsutism severity score.
May 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that alopecia-related content on TikTok is generally low in quality, with dermatologist-created videos being higher quality but receiving less engagement compared to personal experience videos.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” This study found that finasteride gel 0.25% significantly decreased hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism over six months without any reported side effects.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of scalp cooling as a means of preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss and found it to be financially reasonable compared to dermatologic management strategies, suggesting that it should be considered for routine insurance coverage due to its cost-effectiveness.
22 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses alopecia areata in individuals with Down syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 5% minoxidil solution effectively treated hair loss with good tolerability.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Life” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a reversible hair loss condition following COVID-19, is influenced by factors like stress and inflammation, but appropriate dermatological treatment can aid recovery, as highlighted by a clinical case example.
August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine” This review consolidates evidence on 93 plant species used in Zimbabwe for treating 21 skin-related conditions, reporting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, though safety data remains inconsistent.
February 2026 in “Psycho-Oncologie” This narrative review highlights that alopecia areata significantly impacts the psychological wellbeing of cancer patients, contributing to distress, anxiety, and depression, and underscores the importance of integrating dermatologic care with psycho-oncology to improve patient outcomes.
33 citations
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May 2016 in “Translational andrology and urology” This review examines hair removal practices prior to genital gender affirming surgery, noting current variations and offering a practical laser hair removal approach, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” This case report highlights a rare instance of post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium in a 6-year-old girl, underscoring its psychological impact and self-limiting nature.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Cureus” This review discusses yellow hair discoloration associated with smoking and systemic conditions, proposing smoking cessation or hair removal as management options, but provides no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” No abstract is available for the article discussing alopecia and red, scaly skin in a newborn, and it reports no new findings.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Cureus” In this study, among patients with COVID-19 and skin lesions, male sex, ICU admission, and the use of three or more antibiotics were associated with higher mortality, while patterns of cutaneous manifestations were not linked to mortality.