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May 2018 in “jurnal veteriner” This study concluded that among the three diagnostic techniques for detecting Demodex mites in dogs, the scraping technique provided the best diagnostic value.
April 2026 in “Research Square” In this study, trichoscopic examination revealed that variations in hair diameter were more common in certain types of alopecia affecting the frontal scalp, suggesting the importance of evaluating the entire scalp for accurate diagnoses, although limitations include a single center design and small sample size.
December 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study highlights that dermoscopy is an essential, non-invasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata, with various dermoscopic patterns associated with disease severity and activity, but also emphasizes the need for improved topical therapies and standardized criteria, especially for diverse populations.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified m6A-related genes, particularly IGF2BP3, as significantly up-regulated in keloid patients, potentially implicating them in the condition's molecular mechanisms and suggesting targets for therapy.
January 1980 in “AFA Watchbird” This report suggests that spectral-analysis of feathers may identify toxic mineral exposure in birds, as illustrated by a cockatoo with feather loss showing high levels of aluminum and cadmium.
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February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a 4-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome, where trichoscopy importantly aided diagnosis and is recommended for all children with erythroderma.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines diagnostic possibilities for diffuse, nonscarring hair loss in women and reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” In this study, trichoscopy was identified as a valuable diagnostic tool for alopecia areata, revealing that specific hair features like yellow dots and short vellus hairs help assess disease activity and phase, with diagnosis relying on multiple combined signs rather than a single indicator.
June 2026 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review critically examines recent progress in peptide-based treatments for pancreatic disorders, including tools and strategies for pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, highlighting advancements in drug design and preclinical efficacy, while also detailing ongoing clinical trials and future directions in precision medicine.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study discusses the development of deep learning models for diagnosing skin disorders and notes challenges such as lack of data for darker skin tones, without providing new clinical results.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study discusses the prevalence of PCOS risk factors among female students at Northern Border University but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness and further investigations.
September 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” In this summary of needle mesotherapy's role in treating alopecia, the researchers highlight its use in delivering beneficial substances directly to the skin or hair follicles, showing hair loss reduction after one treatment and hair regrowth after several sessions, although contraindications exist for certain populations.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review highlights that in children, hair loss can be attributed to diverse conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis, and stresses the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosis and management, including psychosocial support due to limited effective treatments.
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January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology” This review discusses the unique characteristics and taxonomy of Malassezia yeasts and examines current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in veterinary medicine; it reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” This study identified a four-gene loop as a non-invasive biomarker that selectively activates in alopecia areata, providing a precise target for JAK inhibitor treatments.
This study found that machine learning techniques, such as Random Forest, SVMs, and KNN, can significantly improve the early detection and determination of hair loss, potentially transforming treatment with more accurate and personalized approaches compared to traditional methods.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Panoramic Trichoscopy is a new, better way to assess widespread hair loss.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews optical coherence tomography for skin imaging and its potential clinical uses, but does not include new clinical findings.
This pilot study found that Optical Coherence Tomography can non-invasively resolve hair follicle density and hair shaft and follicle diameters in patients at varying stages of hair loss.
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, focusing on its multifactorial etiology and challenges in clinical diagnosis, and calls for more research and better treatment options.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that trichoscopy revealed distinctive patterns across different autoimmune bullous diseases, suggesting it can be a useful preliminary diagnostic tool for differentiating these conditions.
January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” This case report highlights the importance of early mycological diagnostics, supported by dermoscopy and ultraviolet-enhanced fluorescence dermoscopy, in preventing scarring from kerion celsi-associated hair loss in children.
40 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that Trichoscan, a computer-assisted hair measurement system, was not supported as accurate for clinical trials due to errors in signal detection, despite its analysis speed.
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that microRNA levels in hair shafts were significantly decreased in scleroderma patients compared to normal subjects, suggesting they may serve as effective biomarkers.
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January 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that a new extraction technique using cautery and forceps is a simple, effective treatment and diagnostic procedure for eruptive vellus hair cysts, with no recurrence after 4 months.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, researchers found that people with Parkinson's disease showed higher levels of inflammasome proteins, including caspase-1, ASC, and IL-18, compared to healthy individuals, suggesting these proteins as reliable biomarkers for inflammation in PD.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” UV dermoscopy helps detect white hairs in children more effectively.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” This review explores the recent developments and diverse applications of microneedles in drug delivery and diagnostic platforms but reports no new clinical results.