1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews pediatric hair growth issues, common causes of hair loss in children, and approaches to diagnosis, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews hair growth and loss in children and offers diagnostic approaches, reporting no new results.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” This article discusses hair loss disorders in domestic animals, but it contains no abstract or new research findings.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This source discusses ichthyosis, a disorder causing dry, scaly skin, by exploring its genetic causes, potential systemic associations, and treatments, and correlates modern medical insights with Unani medicine principles focused on humoral balance and holistic care.
June 2025 in “World Journal of Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers explored the use of new biobased compounds and gels as potential treatments for skin cancer, finding that these biological materials may be significant in limiting and eliminating skin tumors alone or when combined with other methods.
This study analyzes the application of a new hair serum incorporating natural ingredients like Aloe vera and ginger, finding it potentially beneficial for managing hair frizz, improving smoothness, and preventing damage without significant adverse reactions.
This review discusses the role of nutrients in hair graying management and finds a possible link between low copper, iron, and vitamin B12 levels and premature hair graying.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This review highlights the ongoing need for novel treatments for autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses, suggesting that drug repositioning, utilizing existing medications or biologics, could provide more affordable and effective options for managing this lifelong skin condition.
December 2021 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” This study found that two unrelated domestic shorthair cats had novel DSG4 gene mutations causing defective hair shafts, representing the first report of pathogenic DSG4 variants in domestic animals.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher levels of miR-203 in their skin compared to healthy controls.
This chapter classifies various benign skin tumors and discusses their characteristics, treatment indications, and potential for recurrence, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
June 2018 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” This study describes three cases of dermatomyositis-like disease in mongrel dogs with compatible clinical findings and outcomes following slightly different treatment protocols.
7 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that over 70% of responding dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil, but a small percentage accounted for most prescriptions and few reported complications beyond local irritation.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study conducted a narrative literature review on androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the clinical diagnosis and management strategies, including minoxidil and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for men, and antiandrogens for women, along with the use of aesthetic procedures like microneedling as complementary therapies.
63 citations
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December 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
30 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this uncontrolled study, ivermectin treatment for scabies resulted in the resolution of symptoms and negative skin scrapings in most patients at follow-ups.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found elevated tissue levels of DKK-1 in patients with both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to controls, suggesting DKK-1 as a potential therapeutic target for these conditions.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Aging” This study found that Si Jun Zi Tang may have anti-aging effects in mice, linked to inhibition of the PI3K-AKT and P38 MAPK signaling pathways.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that impaired autophagy may be a potential mechanism contributing to androgenetic alopecia, as observed in miniaturized hair follicles from balding scalps.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy controls.
2 citations
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “ARC journal of dermatology” This study introduced and evaluated Ahmad's NPRT system for documenting hair loss, finding it helpful in assessing the specific state of male pattern baldness in 500 patients.
This review highlights new treatment options for alopecia, including JAK inhibitors and Wnt pathway-targeting therapies, which may offer better efficacy and safety than traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but notes the need for more research on long-term effects and patient-specific responses.
June 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
March 2021 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” In this study, researchers explored the use of natural herbal hair dyes made from tannin-producing plants like henna and pomegranate, reporting that these dyes can permanently color hair without causing damage or irritation, unlike synthetic dyes.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” This review explores the association between alopecia and thyroid autoimmune disease, also highlighting a linked increased risk of thyroid cancer, but presents no new clinical findings.
268 citations
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, niosomal formulations enhanced minoxidil skin accumulation compared to commercial and control solutions, suggesting a potential improvement for topical delivery in hair loss treatment.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.