3 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that while Er:YAG laser therapy can initially improve the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts, it was ineffective in preventing early recurrences due to limitations in ablation depth.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that facial threading decreased skin roughness and improved subjective assessments of skin smoothness and color after three sessions.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, diode laser treatment showed greater efficacy in reducing facial hair and increasing satisfaction among hirsutism patients with normal levels of DHEAS and DHT, compared to those with deranged levels, although some benefits were observed across both groups.
1 citations
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December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology” This report describes a case of trichostasis spinulosa, a condition with pruritic, black papules on the face caused by keratotic plugs with embedded vellus hairs.
January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” This case report describes an uncommon occurrence of trichofolliculoma in a 64-year-old male, which was easily treated through simple excision.
December 2025 in “TURKDERM” This article discusses Trikostazis spinuloza (TS), a dermatological condition often misdiagnosed, and reviews its demographic, clinical, and dermoscopic features, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2018 This study found that dermatoscopy can quickly and non-invasively detect facial vellus hair involvement in patients with alopecia frontal fibrosante, occurring frequently and associated with specific facial lesions.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This case report describes an atypical presentation of lichen planopilaris affecting only facial vellus hair, without scalp involvement, in a 46-year-old man.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic-pathologic correlations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors discuss genetics, clinical patterns, and unusual variants associated with this condition.
47 citations
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study discusses a 36-year-old female diagnosed with a facial variant of eruptive vellus hair cyst, confirmed by skin biopsy, and highlights the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of asymptomatic facial papules.
68 citations
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
September 2025 in “Acta Medica International” In this study, a triple wavelength laser was found to be highly effective and well-tolerated for reducing hair in Indian women with Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV, achieving an average hair count reduction of 86.5%, with only mild and transient adverse effects observed.
18 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study concludes that tiny infundibular cysts, rather than comedones, are the primary lesions in chloracne.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reported that prolonged use of the cancer drug Erlotinib in a postmenopausal woman was associated with trichomegaly and hypertrichosis, highlighting the importance of considering medication history in such cases.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of beard alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, though it highlights recent treatment advances with janus kinase inhibitors.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the occurrence of eruptive vellus hair cysts in twin patients, adding to the literature on this dermatological condition.
This review explores the management of facial hair in active-duty female military members, focusing on conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae and hirsutism, and underscores the importance for healthcare practitioners to understand the psychosocial and medical aspects of these conditions in both military and civilian contexts.
73 citations
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July 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This paper provides evidence supporting the formation of new hair follicles in adult humans, building on findings previously demonstrated in rabbits.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review found that three monthly PRP injections improved hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but more rigorous studies are needed for broader dermatological applications.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified a new subtype of lichen planopilaris that mimics androgenetic alopecia, selectively affecting vellus hair follicles and presenting unique histopathological features.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that diode laser effectively reduces unwanted facial hair in darker skin types and reported no serious adverse events, suggesting that trichoscopy is an underutilized tool for assessing laser hair reduction outcomes.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine for managing resistant hirsutism, providing guidance based on existing clinical data, but reports no new results.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” This article reviews idiopathic hirsutism, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These proceedings summarize expert presentations on female hair issues, including insights into hair loss disorders, criteria for intervention, and new technologies, but report no new clinical results.