2 citations
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September 2017 Laser Lax is a new tool that measures scalp looseness accurately and comfortably.
20 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” This study found that NGAL expression increased in calcium-induced keratinocyte differentiation in vitro and was highly elevated in psoriasis-like skin conditions and skin cancers, suggesting a role in skin hyperplasia and homeostasis.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study found that using layer-by-layer encapsulation techniques on dermal papilla cells can support their function and may help treat hair loss when used in conjunction with freshly isolated epidermal cells.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reported significant improvement in autoimmune-related symptoms, including complete hair regrowth, in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and alopecia areata after treatment with the LGS Protocol.
This study found that GLP-1 receptor agonists are linked to a significant 40% increased risk of non-scarring alopecia, which may result from weight loss-induced micronutrient deficiency.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This article describes the first reported case of isolated linear discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp, suggesting it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of linear scarring alopecia.
This study found that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with the greatest improvements in hair density and thickness seen in combination therapies.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that DALL-E 2 performed poorly in generating accurate images of most pediatric dermatological conditions, highlighting the need for more domain-specific and inclusive training data.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses laser-assisted drug delivery for enhancing topical treatment efficacy in various dermatological and medical applications but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize its use.
July 2026 in “Endocrine and Metabolic Science” This study found that dyslipidemia was associated with a higher risk of androgenic alopecia in females, driven by low HDL and multiple lipid abnormalities, but not in males.
15 citations
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March 2008 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a patient with a history of discoid lupus erythematosus experienced an exacerbation of the condition after topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata, suggesting contact dermatitis as a potential trigger.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This research highlights the lack of clinical evidence linking GLP-1 agonists, commonly used in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, to hair loss, despite theoretical concerns regarding potential hair health impacts.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that while DALL-E 2 can create realistic hair images from text prompts, its accuracy in depicting specific hair disorders, like alopecia areata, often falls short, highlighting the need for AI developers to work with medical experts to improve dermatological applications.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report details two patients with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome who exhibited generalized shiny skin in infancy and had a novel mutation in the LMNA gene.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers identified gremilin-2 as a highly specific gene to the dermal sheath cup, suggesting it plays a key role in maintaining its properties.
July 2016 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that low-level laser therapy increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia, with even greater improvements seen when combined with finasteride.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the mixed evidence and high risk of bias in studies on low-level light therapy for treating androgenetic alopecia and calls for rigorous randomized controlled trials to assess its efficacy.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is linked to a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, especially in women and individuals with certain lifestyle patterns.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” This study found that low-level laser therapy effectively reduced relapse rates, while functional appliances did not; combining them offered no additional benefits.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JW0061 may be a new treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth through WNT signaling.
This study reports that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with more pronounced results when combined with other therapies.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” This article discusses skin lesions in chronic graft-versus-host disease and highlights the importance of coordinated care between haematologists and dermatologists for effective management; it presents no new clinical results.
15 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model, betamethasone dipropionate reduced epidermal thickness while fish oil unexpectedly increased it, validating optical coherence tomography as an effective measurement tool.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
35 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in an Italian population, the HLA-DQB1*03 allele was associated with increased susceptibility to alopecia areata, particularly in cases with more than 50% hair loss.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this clinical study, low-level laser therapy using the HANDI-DOME LASER device increased hair counts by 51% compared to controls, indicating its potential as a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women aged 18 to 60.