January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” This review discusses how nutritional and lifestyle modifications, including antioxidant use, may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss without the need for Finasteride, but provides no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics” This report describes two cases of toe tourniquet syndrome in infants, highlighting the importance for pediatric orthopedic practitioners to diagnose and manage it promptly, suggesting a specific incision method to release hair strangulation if removal is challenging.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
February 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses mathematical correlations in hair restoration surgery but reports no new research findings.
11 citations
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May 2019 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that follicular unit hair transplantation achieved a mean graft survival rate of 80.67% and significantly improved patient and observer satisfaction in individuals with stable cicatricial alopecia from postsurgical scalp scarring.
May 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)” This study analyzed the composition and cost of 50 cosmetic body scrubs for keratosis pilaris, finding that chemical exfoliants with glycolic acid may reduce symptoms by enhancing skin shedding and reducing water loss, but further clinical studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Apllied Mathematics” In this study, the derivation of certain topological indices was used to represent the molecular structure of drugs for alopecia treatment, like Minoxidil and Finasteride, which may support medication investigations, especially in resource-limited settings.
December 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” In this study, researchers devised a stochastic hair growth model influenced by regular haircuts, using a process that undergoes linear growth subject to random resets, and used it to theoretically determine an ideal haircut routine.
January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses a previous study on tofacitinib for alopecia areata, questioning its statistical analysis and suggesting that steroids may have influenced results, but it reports no new clinical findings.
This study observed that long-term laser hair removal in women may alter hair follicle structures and stem cell interactions, with dermal fibrosis potentially influencing hair regrowth prevention.
May 2019 in “Gastroenterology” Androgen lowering medications don't significantly change HCV-related liver cancer risk in men.
45 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses methods for diagnosing and managing diffuse hair loss and reports no new results; the authors emphasize systematic evaluation and the importance of psychological support.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the historical development of understanding the hair growth cycle, particularly anagen, catagen, and telogen phases, and reports no new clinical findings.
29 citations
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August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses the most common types of alopecia in adolescents and emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support, but reports no new clinical findings.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that improved outcomes in scalp surgery were achieved by utilizing knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the scalp to avoid complications like unsightly scars and distorted hair patterns.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
25 citations
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November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the unique considerations for cosmetic surgery on the Asian male face and reports no new research findings; it emphasizes different psychological approaches and surgical techniques.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series suggests that Propionibacterium acnes colonization may contribute to the development of hair casts and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, as patients' symptoms improved with antibiotics targeting the bacteria.
17 citations
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August 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology” This study found that finasteride significantly improved motor, EEG, and cellular changes in a rat model of thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy and prevented the development of hepatic coma.
17 citations
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August 1979 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a histochemical stain using 4-dimethyl-aminocinnamaldehyde effectively distinguishes between plucked anagen and telogen hairs by causing the root ends of anagen hairs to develop a red color.
8 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews loose anagen hair syndrome, an inheritable hair disorder affecting children and sometimes adults, but does not report any new clinical results.
8 citations
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduces a method using lentiviral delivery in mice to expedite analysis of factors crucial for hair follicle morphogenesis by enabling rapid gain- or loss-of-function studies.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” In this study, otitis externa in toy poodles and miniature dachshunds was successfully treated using a video otoscope alongside systemic antibiotics and antifungals, with all dogs recovering fully.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that integrating scalp reduction into male pattern baldness treatment may reduce time, trouble, and cost by about one third compared to conventional hair restoration methods.
3 citations
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October 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with lichen nitidus whose lesions improved following treatment with oral astemizole and topical steroids, although spontaneous resolution remains a possibility.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews clinical practice gaps in dermatology regarding the care of patients with hair disorders, including attitude, knowledge, and skill deficiencies, and reports no new results.