7 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study analyzed trends in consumer and physician interest in nonsurgical hair loss therapies, finding that internet searches for treatments like minoxidil and low-level laser therapy increased over time, influenced by regulations and social media.
July 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This survey by the ISHRS reports that despite the economic downturn, the demand for hair restoration procedures remained resilient in 2009.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review summarizes current knowledge of SARS-CoV-2, including its biology, epidemiology, risk factors, and the need for updated vaccines and drugs, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses common male cosmetic procedures often performed in combination but provides no new clinical results; it shares the author's experience and suggests potential benefits of combining therapies.
1 citations
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November 1992 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration, particularly body hair transplantation, and highlights its potential as an alternative donor source in advanced baldness cases, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review examines the relationship between facial hair trends and the increase in beard transplant surgeries, exploring psychological reasons for the rising demand without presenting new clinical findings.
118 citations
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November 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study highlights that the ACIP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses for pregnant women, those breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, due to the safety of non-live vaccines in these groups and the protection they also offer to infants.
152 citations
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed an increased preference for follicular unit excision over follicular unit transplant in hair restoration and highlighted a rise in demand for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, aligned with Google search trends.
August 2024 in “Journal Integration of Social Studies and Business Development” This study concluded that Sassle's almond-based hair serum is financially viable, with positive financial metrics across different sales scenarios, indicating potential for significant returns and strategic investment opportunities.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study concluded that the formulated polyherbal shampoo is a chemical-free product with nourishing, conditioning, cleansing, and antimicrobial effects.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This paper notes the rising trend of cosmetic surgery in Japan and emphasizes the future importance of developing a large-scale database to provide more accurate and beneficial information. Results are not reported.
15 citations
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July 2020 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that a single injection of Platelet Rich Stroma improved knee function and reduced pain and stiffness in patients with knee osteoarthritis over twelve months.
23 citations
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June 1999 in “Clinical Therapeutics” In this study, finasteride was found to reduce costs associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia compared to watchful waiting and terazosin, especially in men with higher prostate-specific antigen levels.
12 citations
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April 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study reports that patients with alopecia areata in the US incur significantly higher healthcare utilization and expenses, primarily driven by ambulatory and pharmacy costs, compared to matched controls.
11 citations
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September 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” Combination therapy for BPH is cost-effective, especially for men with larger prostates.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Preprints.org” This study estimated the economic burden of alopecia areata in Romania for 2022, finding costs of 46.289 million EUR for adult and 1.89 million EUR for pediatric cases.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that home-use diphenylcyclopropenone (H-DPCP) is a cost-effective alternative to office-use for severe alopecia areata, showing similar effectiveness with reduced costs.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers analyzed data from Spain to find that alopecia areata is more prevalent in adults, with a point prevalence of 0.44% in 2021; they also noted significant healthcare costs and comorbidities, highlighting an unmet treatment need given limited systemic treatment use.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This study reported that alopecia areata imposes a significant personal and national economic burden in Japan, with estimated total costs of 112.7 billion yen due largely to productivity loss.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
December 2025 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” This study analyzed the economic burden of alopecia areata in Saudi Arabia, finding significant costs driven by productivity loss and drug expenses, with severe cases incurring higher expenses, emphasizing the need for better treatment protocols and access to therapies.
December 2025 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” This analysis highlights the substantial financial burden AA creates in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and standardized treatment protocols to improve resource allocation and patient outcomes.
December 2025 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata significantly strains healthcare and finances in the UAE, needing better management.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this review, the authors explore how wigs can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with alopecia areata by providing emotional benefits and serving as a coping mechanism for hair loss, while also addressing economic considerations and potential barriers to their use.
February 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, a survey in Norway and Sweden among adults with self-reported alopecia areata revealed a substantial economic burden with annual mean costs of €7,677 in Norway and €12,582 in Sweden, largely due to indirect costs from reduced productivity.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Cataract surgery in Europe varies in frequency and cost between countries.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the total cost of evaluating and treating polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women in the United States to be $4.36 billion, suggesting more liberal screening could be beneficial.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Open Agriculture” This study in Cirebon Regency, Indonesia found that using 45-day-old Lokananta shallot seedlings at a seed density of 7.5 g/m² led to the highest bulb production and revenue cost ratio, suggesting a potential technique for farmers to enhance shallot productivity.
1 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that among Korean patients with pattern hair loss, the subjective severity of hair loss and socio-psychological stress influenced their expenditure and quality of life, rather than the clinical severity.