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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Anigozanthos Flavidus flower extract helps regenerate skin and reduce wrinkles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new protocol using Cellutome™ and RCM safely assesses wound healing in detail.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is important for proper skin healing and hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A, Anigozanthos Flavidus extract, and Ovol2 affect wound healing and skin regeneration.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Older mice healed wounds better but lost more weight and might have weaker immune systems afterward.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Men with baldness due to androgenetic alopecia still have hair stem cells, but lack specific cells needed for hair growth.
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
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September 2011 Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
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December 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The upper half of a human hair follicle can grow a new hair in a mouse, but success is rare.
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November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
44 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The HoVert technique is a simple, cost-effective new method that improves alopecia diagnosis by allowing detailed analysis from a single biopsy.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
137 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
16 citations,
March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
33 citations,
August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
13 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in oncology” Reflectance confocal microscopy reliably identifies skin cancer features like horizontal skin tissue sections.
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July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Fluorescence can effectively measure acne treatment progress.
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
56 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.