68 citations
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November 2015 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” In this study, three patients with extensive alopecia areata showed varying degrees of hair regrowth after 20 weeks of treatment with ustekinumab, a cytokine-targeting therapy.
44 citations
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July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
36 citations
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March 1989 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.
30 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that oral mini-pulse therapy with betamethasone was safe and effective for treating extensive alopecia areata in a majority of patients.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reports that combination therapy with oral steroids, anthralin, and minoxidil yielded effective cosmetic responses in 80% of patients with treatment-resistant extensive alopecia areata.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This article discusses the potential health benefits of astaxanthin, such as its antioxidant properties and diverse applications in chronic conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report discusses a case of extensive keloid formation at the donor site following hair transplantation, emphasizing the need for surgeons to be cautious in patients with a history of keloid tendencies.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” In this study, cryopreserved mouse whisker hair follicles were shown to maintain their hair growth potential and functional recovery, with DMSO being more effective than glycerol for cryopreservation.
6 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case where a 23-year-old woman with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis developed generalized ichthyosiform eruption due to sarcoidosis after long-term use of systemic corticosteroids.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study demonstrated that Gelfoam® histoculture supports extensive growth of both hair shafts and sensory nerves from isolated mouse whisker follicles over prolonged periods.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” This case report suggests that frequent application of diphenylcyclopropenone 2% solution to the scalp for alopecia areata may lead to scalp angioedema.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dense-packing megasession follicular unit extraction is a safe and effective method for treating extensive scarring alopecia, with a graft survival rate of 85% and high patient satisfaction.
3 citations
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September 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This research suggests that intraoperative unilateral occipital artery ligation can reduce the risk of complications like scalp necrosis, offering advantages such as improved visualization and reduced asymmetry during extensive scalp lift surgeries.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article is a letter to the editor discussing a case of extensive cicatricial alopecia in a patient with long-term trichotillomania and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report details a Taiwanese woman with scleredema adultorum and diabetes mellitus experiencing loss of eccrine glands, which led to frequent heat strokes and anhidrosis despite treatment.
2 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with a cosmetically concerning forehead lesion and a history of right frontal headaches, featuring a small palpable and pulsatile erythematous lesion with associated macular erythema.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This review presents analytical methods for estimating Thuja occidentalis in homeopathic mother tincture but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its broad application in homeopathy.
March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This case report describes a 30-year-old patient with extensive alopecia areata, successfully treated with a combination of oral dexamethasone, methotrexate, minoxidil hair lotion, and folic acid over 48 weeks, resulting in satisfactory improvement.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a rare presentation of nevus comedonicus following the lines of Blaschko, treated with oral isotretinoin and other therapeutic measures, resulting in a reduction of episodic painful cystic lesions.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This study reports a rare case of follicular porokeratosis in a diabetic woman, suggesting a potential association with diabetes mellitus in addition to its known presentation with keratotic papules and scalp alopecia.
August 2024 in “Latin American Journal of Development” In this review, the authors highlight the involvement of the 5α-reductase enzyme family in androgen-dependent disorders, noting the discovery of a novel isoform, SRD5A3, which is overexpressed in cancers with poor prognosis.
March 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” Following treatment plans is crucial to prevent worsening skin and hair conditions.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report highlights that new nonscarring alopecia after transplantation may indicate chronic graft-vs-host disease, with dermatologists playing a key role in diagnosis and treatment.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a concentric mini-micrografting method for extensively bald patients that achieves natural-looking hair restoration and maintains a normal appearance at all stages of treatment.
34 citations
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November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.
This study describes an adaptive hair extension method designed to improve comfort, durability, and aesthetics, based on analysis of hypothetical client profiles and their biomechanical tolerance.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research” This study operationalizes a four-step workflow for selecting donor hair for capsule extensions, translating surgical trichology insights into an extension-specific protocol to enhance natural hair optics and biomechanics, suitable for premium extension services.
September 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” Hair extensions can worsen scalp conditions and should be avoided in those with alopecia.
January 2025 in “Humanities science current issues” Proper training is crucial for safe and effective hair extensions.