34 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” In this study, topical minoxidil was found to be an effective, safe, and easy treatment for individuals with alopecia areata affecting 25–99% of the scalp, but less effective for total scalp hair loss.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article traces the historical development of hidradenitis suppurativa's naming and classification, noting that naming disagreements persist despite extensive research.
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This summary of the Dermatologic Surgery journal describes its scope in providing extensive information on various types of dermatologic surgery, but it reports no specific new research findings.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” This report describes successful scalp resurfacing using serial tissue expansion with a tissue expander in two patients with large lesions, suggesting this method can effectively treat extensive hairless scalp areas.
24 citations
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March 2008 in “Neuroscience Research” This study revealed the complex three-dimensional innervation of touch domes in cat forepaw skin, highlighting the extensive branching and unmyelinated endings associated with Merkel cell–axon complexes.
June 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report highlights that trichoscopy facilitated early diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp in a 9-year-old boy, with oral prednisone minipulse therapy leading to complete remission and hair regrowth.
This article reviews historical and contemporary information about hair transplantation and reports no new research findings, offering guidance on navigating the extensive online content.
44 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with diphenylcyclopropenone and anthralin was more effective for complete hair regrowth in chronic extensive alopecia areata than diphenylcyclopropenone alone, despite more common side effects.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
April 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
27 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
5 citations
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This report describes a rare case of a woman with keratosis follicularis presenting with extensive alopecia and nail abnormalities, adding to the medical literature due to its unusual presentation.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review suggests that excessive facial photoprotection could play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia through a disturbance in immunological balance via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-kynurenine pathway.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
57 citations
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February 2016 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review identifies excessive sebum, decreased elasticity, and increased hair follicle volume as key factors contributing to enlarged skin pores, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment based on underlying causes.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review hypothesizes that excessive facial photo-protection may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting immunological homeostasis through the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-kynurenine pathway, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica” This study observed that both excessive and deficient selenium levels in a C57BL/6 mouse model were associated with hair loss and changes in hair follicles, likely due to alterations in the hair follicle cycle and increased apoptosis.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” This study found that excessive consumption of cloves in mice caused toxic changes in the liver, including structural damage and cell death, but concluded these effects are not considered dangerous.
6 citations
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” This study found that using cationic and non-ionic polymers during alkaline hair relaxer treatments may help strengthen hair and control swelling, potentially reducing damage.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This study found that using a novel dissolving microneedle with valproic acid effectively enhances hair follicle regrowth through improved delivery and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway compared to topical application.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.
18 citations
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November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl with an extensive Microsporum canis scalp infection, highlighting griseofulvin as the preferred treatment and noting corticosteroids' benefit in severe inflammatory cases.
9 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” The book discussed in this abstract is a comprehensive guide to hair analysis, detailing the latest methods and applications across various fields such as toxicology and drug monitoring, designed for both newcomers and experts in the field.
13 citations
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine” This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Senescent melanocytes in nevus skin boost hair growth.
January 2021 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This article presents cases of two patients experiencing excessive hair shedding 2 to 3 months after COVID-19 infection, highlighting a possible link to telogen effluvium.