7 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the high prevalence and limited treatment options for pattern hair loss, noting the associated psychological distress, especially in women, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” This chapter provides dermatologists with an overview of scalp and eyebrow camouflage products, techniques, and procedures, including topical products, hair prostheses, and cosmetic tattoos, to better manage hair loss encounters outside traditional medical care, as noted by the authors.
36 citations
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August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” This review discusses methods to hide or reduce the appearance of hair loss using hair prostheses and camouflaging agents, and reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various methods to conceal hair loss, such as wigs and hair transplants, and reports no new clinical results; the authors evaluate each option's pros and cons.
This study highlights that hair and scalp camouflage techniques can enhance confidence and self-esteem in patients with hair loss disorders by reducing the visibility of scalp contrast, leading to a visual effect of denser hair coverage.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that pigmented hair-thickening fibers improved the appearance of scalp alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa, although they may cause pruritus and should be used cautiously.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This research emphasizes the importance of understanding patient experiences related to hair loss, highlighting that race, ethnicity, culture, resources, and mental health greatly affect these experiences. Effective counseling involves clear communication, validation, and shared decision-making to provide appropriate treatment, support, or camouflage options.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.
2 citations
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June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses methods for camouflaging surgical sites after hair transplant procedures and presents no new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” New topical treatments and methods can help manage female pattern hair loss.
January 2023 in “Handbook of Skin Disease Management” This chapter reviews management strategies for male pattern hair loss and provides treatment information for dermatology trainees, but it does not report new clinical results.
June 2007 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, the most common cause of hair loss in women, highlighting medical treatments like oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” The book provides comprehensive treatment strategies for female hair loss.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This review summarizes existing knowledge on diffuse and patterned alopecia, emphasizing recent advancements in treatment beyond FDA-approved options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews the use of pigmented concealing powders as a viable cosmetic option for patients with alopecia, noting the potential for a more natural appearance compared to traditional hairstyling or hairpieces, but it presents no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” This article reviews various treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, like finasteride, camouflage agents, and surgical methods, emphasizing patient education about each approach's limitations, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article provides a guide for surgeons on repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve cosmetic improvements.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study proposes creating formal educational programs for dermatologists to improve care for African American patients by addressing the lack of training in hair care practices and complications associated with cultural styles like braids and wigs, thereby aiming to enhance health outcomes and healthcare equity.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review provides dermatologists with a comprehensive overview of hair prostheses for alopecia patients, emphasizing key considerations such as hair coverage needs, material types, financial options, and adverse effects to better advise patients on suitable hair camouflage solutions.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study observed that while hair camouflage techniques can boost confidence and reduce stigma for Black women with alopecia, they can also contribute to further hair damage; clinicians should consider safer styling practices as part of individualized care strategies.
53 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews therapy-related hair disorders in oncology patients, detailing underlying mechanisms and potential management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article discusses various options for camouflaging hair loss involving the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, and reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the components and effects of various hair cosmetic procedures and explores new techniques like camouflage methods and tattoo scalp, without reporting new clinical results.
February 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews various hair disorders, focusing on androgenetic and scarring alopecias, and discusses management strategies, but presents no new research findings.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article offers practical guidance on specific techniques for surgical hair restoration repairs, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve improved cosmetic results.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the use of cosmetic hair care products to improve patient satisfaction in hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize complementing medical interventions with such products.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article discusses hair loss conditions and available camouflage options after medical and surgical interventions fail, but it reports no new clinical findings.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology of hair and various grooming and camouflage techniques, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note the complexity of cleaning hair and effects of different detergents.