September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Organizations help patients access discounts for expensive dermatology medications.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This journal overview highlights the expansive coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery, but reports no new research findings.
July 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ongoing debate between exclusive follicular unit grafting and combination mini-/micrografts in hair restoration, but reports no new findings and suggests the controversy will persist.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” This study found that exclamation mark hairs are not exclusive to alopecia areata and can also appear in trichotillomania, challenging their status as a definitive diagnostic marker.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview details the Dermatologic Surgery journal's expansive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery but reports no new research findings.
January 2004 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study successfully synthesized finasteride using a method that avoids expensive reagents and column chromatography, achieving a higher yield than previously reported.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that facial moisturizers marketed to women were significantly more expensive than similar products marketed to men, with an average difference of $3.09 per ounce.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that hair care products designed for coily/curly hair are significantly more expensive than those for straight hair, based on pricing data from Amazon.com. This indicates a need for equitable pricing to ensure access to affordable hair care for all hair types.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo xin yao zazhi” This study developed a new method for synthesizing finasteride that eliminates the need for expensive and toxic chemicals, achieving high purity and a 24.2% yield.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified specific trichoscopic signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns and evaluated the effectiveness of hair transplantation procedures combined with PRP therapy, finding an average hair survival rate of 84.1% one year post-surgery.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that trichoscopic examination revealed specific signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns, and reported an 84.1% hair survival rate following transplantation and PRP therapy, with marked improvements in scalp condition after 12 months.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study investigated price differences and found that haircare products targeting coily/curly hair are more expensive than those for straight hair types, with the authors suggesting that pricing policies should be more equitable to ensure affordable access for all individuals.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of comparative pathology” In this study, hyperplastic layers of scabietic sheep skin showed expansive keratin labeling, indicating altered keratin expression compared to healthy skin.
November 2014 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This review discusses the challenges of treating androgenic alopecia in Ukraine, highlighting the dominance of expensive, foreign-made cosmeceuticals and the need for effective, affordable plant-based alternatives; it reports no new clinical results.
March 2008 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses ethical concerns in medicine around high physician incomes and the rush to adopt expensive technologies like proton beam therapy without clear clinical benefits, without reporting new research findings.
December 2004 in “Medicine” This review examines different skin conditions during pregnancy, including physiological changes and pregnancy-exclusive dermatoses, and reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that a low-dose intermittent finasteride regimen significantly reduced hirsutism scores in adolescent girls with PCOS or idiopathic hirsutism, with similar efficacy but potentially safer and less expensive than continuous administration.
17 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health” This study reports that transgender, non-binary, and/or gender expansive individuals often experience improved mental health and social relationships after accessing desired gender-affirming care, despite facing significant barriers.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, researchers found that a low-cost USB dermoscope can effectively detect microscopic hair changes associated with early female pattern hair loss, making it a useful tool for diagnosis even without expensive equipment or programs.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” This study found that oil extracted from Prinsepia utilis seeds is physicochemically stable and suitable for use in manufacturing ketoconazole soap, which met quality control standards and may provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive additives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This pilot study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for chronic telogen effluvium with good safety, and cost-effective preparation methods may be reliable alternatives to more expensive ones.
December 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” This study found that trichoscopic examination can effectively differentiate between alopecia areata and trichotillomania, as specific features such as black dots and exclamation marks favor alopecia areata while hair breaking at various lengths and several unique patterns are exclusive to trichotillomania.
December 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the current status of medicinal and cosmetic products for hair loss in Ukraine, highlighting the limited availability of locally-made options and the dominance of expensive foreign-made remedies; it reports no new experimental results.
January 2005 in “Zhongguo yaowu huaxue zazhi” This study successfully developed a synthetic route for finasteride that achieves a 30.6% yield and is suitable for industrial production, avoiding the use of expensive or poisonous reagents.
54 citations
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November 1994 in “Differentiation” This study found that trichohyalin is expressed in various normal and pathological epithelia beyond hair follicle cells, where it is uniquely associated with filaggrin, suggesting a specific role in aggregating K6/K16-containing intermediate filaments.
22 citations
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June 1977 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This review discusses how certain skin disorders, pigmentation issues, and hair problems are more common in black individuals than white individuals and does not report new clinical results.
42 citations
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June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that 'black dots' seen under trichoscopy are not specific to alopecia areata and may occur in various other hair and scalp conditions.
33 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Drug Discovery” In this article, the authors describe how drug repurposing, supported by large-scale data and artificial intelligence, can make drug discovery more cost-effective and expedient compared to traditional methods, despite certain regulatory challenges.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses using body and beard hair for hair restoration and reviews the indications, techniques, and risks involved, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.