34 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed increased online searches for "acne," "eczema," and "hair loss" but decreased interest in "botox," "skin cancer," and some other terms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and Italy.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study analyzed Google Trends data to explore public interest in various alopecia-related terms from 2018 to 2023, finding that search volumes for "androgenetic alopecia" and "frontal fibrosing alopecia" increased, while other terms remained stable, with notable geographic variations in search interest.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study analyzed Google Trends data from 2018 to 2023, revealing an increasing global interest in hair loss treatments, particularly for "oral minoxidil" and "dutasteride," though interest varies by region and treatment type.
June 2026 in “Akdeniz Medical Journal” This study found significant seasonal variations in public interest for several skin conditions, including tinea pedis, pruritus, and psoriasis, among others, based on Google search trends in Türkiye from January 2022 to January 2025.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “JMIR Dermatology” Public interest in COVID-19-related hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially with the omicron variant.
Interest in COVID-19 hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially in higher-income countries.
This study observed that public interest in JAK-inhibitor treatments for alopecia areata significantly increased around the FDA approval in 2022 and heightened media coverage, suggesting an important role for patient education about these treatments.
March 2026 in “JMIR Dermatology” This article highlights the rising interest in Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata, especially following the FDA approval of baricitinib, underscoring the need for better patient education and physician guidance in selecting appropriate treatments for hair loss.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that there was a significant increase in Google searches for "oral minoxidil" following a New York Times article, suggesting heightened public interest in this treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study reported a significant increase in global online searches for finasteride and its possible sexual side effects, particularly after the FDA's 2012 warning.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss is more common in summer and fall.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study assessed the impact of a New York Times article on consumer interest in androgenetic alopecia treatments by surveying dermatologists about practice trends and analyzing online search data related to low dose oral minoxidil and hair loss from February 2022 to February 2023.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, online searches for general dermatologic conditions returned to prepandemic levels, while interest in premalignant, cancerous conditions, and cosmetic procedures remained low.
September 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study analyzed online patient reviews for abdominoplasty and found significant themes affecting satisfaction, highlighting that higher ratings were strongly associated with positive aesthetic outcomes, staff interactions, and postoperative care.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that the increasing visits to online prescription platforms for MQ-based finasteride treatment in androgenetic alopecia suggest a significant shift in medical care towards digital health services.
22 citations
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December 2018 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that most adverse events reported for HPV vaccines in the VAERS system were non-serious and already known, although less common events suggest the need for further examination.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Facebook hair loss treatment content is primarily advertisement-driven and seldom supported by medical evidence, with user engagement being generally low for evidence-based posts.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically liraglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide, had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, while those on exenatide showed increased odds for both androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
January 2006 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 2 citations
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January 2011 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” In this study, researchers found that nearly half of Korean women with female pattern hair loss showed temporal scalp involvement, with a decrease in temporal hair density compared to occipital areas.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” This study conducted an integrative review of bioactive substances and their effectiveness in controlling hair loss and scalp disorders, evaluating their potential to restore hair cycle balance and strengthen hair strands, while identifying knowledge gaps and opportunities for future research.
December 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that androgen receptors were more highly expressed in bald scalp areas compared to non-bald areas, suggesting a link between local androgen activity and hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
January 2012 in “한국미용학회지” This study found that gene expression changes in hair bulb cells are linked to graying hair, affecting processes like melanogenesis and cell-cell interaction.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study suggests that morphometric analysis using horizontal sectioning of scalp biopsies is effective for diagnosing alopecia in Koreans, but follicular count differences from Caucasians should be considered.
December 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Media coverage increased public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss but may also spread misinformation.
January 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review assesses whether using letrozole alongside physical activity and nutrition is clinically beneficial for enhancing ovulation outcomes in women with PCOS-related infertility, but it doesn't report specific results from the evaluation.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study reported that oral JAK inhibitors, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, though ruxolitinib had fewer adverse events compared to tofacitinib.