March 2021 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” This review discusses diagnostic tools for scarring alopecias, emphasizing trichoscopy as a low-cost, non-invasive method for more accurate diagnosis, although it reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of androgenic alopecia and developments in its pharmacotherapy, with a focus on factors influencing hair follicle regeneration in genetically predisposed individuals.
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers identified loss of function variants in the HR gene as likely causes of the distinct roaning hair coat seen in lykoi cats.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a 26-year-old woman with polycystic ovarian disease and advanced hair loss (Ludwig Grade III) showed reduced hair shedding and improved hair density after four sessions of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling, with no reported adverse effects.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a 26-year-old woman with polycystic ovarian disease and severe hair loss showed reduced hair shedding and improved hair density following four sessions of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling, with no adverse effects reported.
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May 1993 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study suggests that mNotch expression plays a significant role in hair follicle differentiation and cell fate selection within the follicle during development.
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May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonscarring alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus may indicate higher disease activity, as evidenced by specific histological and immunofluorescence changes.
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” In this study, researchers found that synchronization between expanding epithelial cells and background mesenchymal cells in the mouse hair cycle may be maintained by inhibitory regulation, with potential mediators of this regulation identified.
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” This case report documents a cancer survivor who experienced cyclic alopecia areata following chemotherapy, suggesting potential autoimmune changes related to the treatment.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that shed hairs from the root significantly outnumber broken hairs during hair fall, particularly in Chinese male and female participants, with shedding predominantly occurring during washing.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the complex pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genetic factors, androgen metabolism, and emerging therapies such as platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy, but notes that no ultimate cure exists and treatments focus on slowing progression and promoting hair growth.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that ultraviolet-induced fluorescence trichoscopy can help differentiate between scarring and non-scarring alopecia and between psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” This abstract reviews eyebrow transplantation techniques, highlighting that follicular unit extraction prevents scarring at the donor site, unlike strip harvesting, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing a multifactorial approach and reporting no new clinical results.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the diagnostic features of androgenetic alopecia through trichoscopy and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes hair shaft variability and yellow dots as key indicators.
This review discusses male androgenetic alopecia treatments, noting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are FDA-approved and require continuous use to maintain hair retention effects, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” In this study, NAC was observed to counteract the negative effects of cyclophosphamide on hair follicles in mice, preserving both biochemical parameters and hair structure, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic features of primary cicatricial alopecias, particularly lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, and reports no new results.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This review discusses the application of trichoscopy in diagnosing various hair and scalp diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its role as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review summarizes the anatomical and physiological aspects of human hair and its clinical significance, but does not report new research findings.
107 citations
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May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, the immunohistochemical and lectin binding profiles of basal cell carcinoma closely resembled those of the outer root sheath of vellus hair follicles, suggesting a potential histochemical relationship.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that finasteride's effect on promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia may be due to its inhibition of 5aR2 localized in hair follicles.
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the trichoscopic diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2017 Pubic hair transplantation can improve self-esteem in those with sparse pubic hair.
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study speculates on a potential link between angiosarcoma and hair follicle miniaturization-induced alopecia in an elderly woman, suggesting possible directions for new treatment research.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of hair microscopy in diagnosing alopecia, stating that while it excludes diagnoses related to hair breakage, it only confirms nonspecific short anagen in alopecia cases.