3 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper discusses the proposal that androgenetic alopecia, as seen in the "Gabrin sign", could indicate higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, but its validity is questioned and further confirmation is needed.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews common malpractices in the treatment of hair and scalp disorders, attributing them to autistic-undisciplined thinking, and reports no clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests a potential role for systematic scalp examinations in first-degree relatives of patients with pattern cicatricial alopecia.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” This review highlights existing research on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly noting increased depression and anxiety among women, but presents no new study results.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this review, the researchers explored the formulation and evaluation of a pure herbal shampoo using plant extracts, aiming to compare its physicochemical properties with synthetic and other herbal shampoos, and concluded that consumer expectation shifts towards safety and efficacy could enhance herbal shampoo popularity.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, and proper diagnosis by a specialist may be needed.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study highlights that improving medical professionals' knowledge of hair cosmetics can enhance patient adherence to alopecia treatments and reduce health risks from incorrect use of hair products.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the pathogenesis and clinical features of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential links to fibrosing alopecia and suggesting the need for combined therapeutic approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Among patients with biopsy-proven FAPD in specialized hair clinics, this study found the condition is common in females around 52.5 years old, with treatment generally stabilizing or slightly improving hair loss, despite challenges in differentiating FAPD from androgenetic alopecia.
June 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” This case study highlights an unusual presentation of folliculitis decalvans by age and sex, emphasizing early diagnosis due to its chronic nature and irreversible consequences.
January 2024 in “Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine” This study observed that adipose tissue infiltration and ESGC displacement in scalp biopsies were more frequently found in frontal fibrosing alopecia and may play a role in the development of scarring alopecia.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers reviewed the evidence linking COVID-19 with dermatologic conditions like androgenetic alopecia and concluded that most proposed associations lack convincing statistical support, challenging the idea of these as independent risk factors for COVID-19 severity.
November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review explores how herbal hair oils made from ingredients like amla and hibiscus may offer benefits such as reducing hair loss and dandruff, but these are summarized from existing research rather than new experimental data.
May 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research” In this study, photobiomodulation therapy using EccoVet® equipment was applied to a canine patient with alopecia, leading to noticeable hair regrowth after just one session and complete improvement after five, highlighting its potential as a fast, non-invasive treatment for canine alopecia.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This report describes a 17-year-old woman who experienced severe anagen effluvium after DRESS syndrome but achieved full recovery in two months with topical minoxidil.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report described a rare instance of new curly hair growth in a patient undergoing isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris, highlighting the potential for isotretinoin to alter hair fiber curvature.
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document discusses various nail and hair disorders and their treatments.
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January 2020 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study concluded that a formulated herbal shampoo outperformed synthetic counterparts in detergency and maintaining a shiny, oily hair appearance, suggesting it could be a better alternative due to fewer harmful effects like hair dryness and keratin loss.
14 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This paper discusses the first reported case of post-finasteride syndrome in a long-term dermatotrichology setting, occurring in a 25-year-old male after dutasteride treatment, and highlights possible links to mental health disorders.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, mainly affects the left side of the scalp, and has no effective treatment except surgery.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, while Folliculitis Decalvans is characterized by tufted hairs and redness around hair follicles.
34 citations
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October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” This review discusses the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of alopecia areata, exploring potential environmental, immunological, and genetic factors involved in its development, but reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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November 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while the combination of oral propranolol and intradermal injections in guinea pigs led to psoriasiform changes, it did not fully mimic psoriasis.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This chapter reviews common drug-related and systemic disorder-induced alopecias, focusing on their epidemiology, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new findings.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes a rare case of cyclophosphamide-associated neutrophilic folliculitis, suggesting its inclusion in differential diagnoses for acneiform eruptions.