February 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, serum zinc levels in telogen effluvium patients showed no significant difference compared to healthy controls.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, including its characteristics, potential triggers, and its classification as a neutrophilic dermatosis, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This paper presents an interactive quiz related to a study by Deng et al. (2022) in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, examining androgen receptor-mediated paracrine signaling in androgenetic alopecia, but it provides no new clinical findings.
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February 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” This review examines the various potential causes of bitemporal hair loss, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis to prevent further hair loss in scarring conditions; it reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers characterized the clinical features of ophiasis, an uncommon type of alopecia areata, and proposed a new subtype classification that may help predict treatment response and guide management, noting that ophiasis generally has a chronic and refractory nature.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” In this descriptive hospital-based study, researchers found that telogen effluvium was the most common cause of hair loss among women aged 20 to 40, with most cases occurring over 6 weeks to 6 months without an associated illness.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, skin changes like hair loss and brittle nails linked to nutritional deficiencies common in eating disorders are examined as critical diagnostic tools, highlighting the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and nutritionists for effective management.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream was more effective than hydrocortisone cream in reducing hair loss surface area in children with patchy alopecia areata over 24 weeks, with no serious adverse effects.
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March 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its triggers, clinical presentations, and management options, and does not report new research findings, emphasizing the need for identification and exclusion of underlying causes.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of tissue-resident regulatory T cells in immune regulation and tissue homeostasis, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” The authors concluded that trichoscopy is a valuable noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring nonscarring alopecia, aiding in the identification of new hair signs in difficult cases.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significant hormonal imbalances, specifically involving adrenal androgens, suggesting these may play a central role in the condition's development.
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses how hair follicle light sensitivity is linked to mesenchymal remodeling and suggests that this connection influences photoepilation outcomes and optimal treatment strategies, reporting no new clinical results.
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June 2023 in “Medicines” This review identified alopecia as a significant cosmetic side effect of antiseizure medications, particularly with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine, noting that hair loss often improves after dose adjustment.
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April 2020 in “Medicine” This study is set to explore acupuncture's effects on seborrheic alopecia through a randomized controlled trial, aiming to assess its clinical effectiveness and safety.
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January 2024 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” In this case report, researchers described a 6-year-old girl with severe mandibuloacral dysplasia type A, noting unique physical deformities and a rare homozygous LMNA gene mutation not commonly associated with the condition.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” In this study, all 26 patients with epidermolysis bullosa were found to have extensive dental caries, with various dental and oral complications varying by EB type, due in part to inadequate oral care and associated physical limitations.
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study found that hair care products containing fermented papaya, fermented mangosteen, and caffeine significantly inhibited hair loss, increased hair density and thickness, and improved hair follicle structure in individuals with androgenic or diffuse alopecia over three months compared to placebo and caffeine controls.
January 2026 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This discussion examines the aesthetic symptoms of perimenopause, such as hot flashes and skin changes, and reviews management options like hormone replacement therapy and topical cosmetics, emphasizing the importance of consistency in treatment to maintain results.
This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” In this study, researchers reported that dermatoscopy effectively differentiates between various types of alopecia and scalp disorders, offering a fast, minimally invasive diagnostic method that improves the standard of care and reduces the necessity for scalp biopsies.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” In this study, NMN was found to reverse hair follicle atrophy, thinning, and sparsity in mice induced by DHT, and significantly decreased DHT-induced inflammation and oxidative stress in cultured human dermal papilla cells, enhancing hair growth-related markers.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, 61.4% of females infected with COVID-19 reported hair problems, such as telogen effluvium and increased gray hair, with most cases starting or worsening post-infection as confirmed by trichoscopy.
This study reviewed existing literature to demonstrate that thyroid disorders have a significant and underestimated impact on hair loss, highlighting gaps in current knowledge and the need for further research to better diagnose and manage hair disorders linked to thyroid dysfunction.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This paper identifies challenges in diagnosing alopecia variants, emphasizing the importance of pathologists understanding hair follicle histology, biopsy types, and collaborating with dermatologists to improve diagnostic accuracy.
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” In this study, tinea capitis was identified as the most common cause of noncicatricial alopecia in children, followed by alopecia areata and marginal traction alopecia. Diagnosis using trichoscopy enhanced understanding by revealing specific hair and scalp disorder characteristics.