July 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This pilot study found that intradermal 10% glucose combined with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid improved hair density and diameter more than hyaluronic acid alone in adults with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious adverse events.
July 2026 in “Current Medical Issues” In this study, using EMLA cream did not adequately control pain during and after scalp PRP injections for androgenetic alopecia, with anxiety and younger age linked to higher pain levels.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Intralesional injections work better than topical treatments for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” This study found that injecting various hormones or hormone-cholesterol mixtures into Willow Ptarmigan and White-tailed Ptarmigan led to the growth of pigmented feathers instead of the usual white winter feathers, suggesting hormonal influence on plumage color changes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that music during platelet-rich plasma scalp injections reduced anxiety in male patients and increased preference for clinics offering music, but effects in female patients were mixed.
July 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” PRP injections are more effective than triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, microneedling and intralesional corticosteroid injections in patients with alopecia areata showed similar hair regrowth effectiveness, with microneedling resulting in more uniform but less dense regrowth and fewer side effects.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” In this pilot study, treatment with lyophilized platelet derived growth factors showed improvement in women with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it may be a promising new therapy.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that intralesional lyophilized growth factor injections are safe and improve trichoscopic hair parameters and clinical scores in patients with female pattern hair loss.
August 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that platelet rich plasma injections led to a 19.17% increase in hair density in males with androgenetic alopecia, although response did not correlate with age or duration of the condition.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” This study found that dutasteride mesotherapy increased the diameter of existing hair in five Mexican men with androgenetic alopecia, without reported side effects.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injections of cultured autologous dermal sheath cup cells for androgenetic alopecia showed hair loss stabilization at 24 months without serious adverse effects and a sustained response in some participants.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, discussing its methodology, mechanisms, and some initial clinical results, but it reports no comprehensive efficacy data.
May 2018 in “Journal of Sun Yat-sen University” This study found that local injections of botulinum toxin A improved hair density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia over a 6-month period, showing similar effectiveness to the control group.
January 2017 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that combining Erbium Glass 1550nm laser therapy with scalp injections of minoxidil, finasteride, growth factors, and vitamins was an effective and safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia, with 96.77% of participants expressing satisfaction, especially those who underwent more than six sessions.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata can be induced and serially transferred in C3H/HeJ mice using skin grafts, providing a useful model for studying the disease in humans.
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May 1999 in “Allergy” This article reviews the role of Pityrosporum (Malassezia) in skin conditions such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, and discusses treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2008 in “Development” This study shows that BMP2 and BMP7 play complex, necessary roles in feather development by regulating dermal condensation formation, with BMP7 acting early as a chemoattractant and BMP2 halting cell migration.
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June 2015 in “Sexually Transmitted Infections” This study identifies sexual activity as a significant potential transmission route for Trichophyton interdigitale, causing tinea genitalis among travelers to South East Asia.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review examines the role of cholesterol metabolism in coronavirus infections, discussing its potential as a target for antiviral strategies and a marker for monitoring infection status, but presents no new results.
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October 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes white piedra infection of the scalp hair with a synergistic bacterial infection in two US native sisters, highlighting its relevance in diagnosing scalp hair concretions despite its rarity in North America.
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October 2001 in “Veterinary dermatology” This case report indicates that epidermal dysplasia in two West Highland White Terriers might be caused by a reaction to Malassezia infection or self-trauma, rather than being congenital.
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October 2011 in “Allergologia et immunopathologia” A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” In this case report, the authors describe complete recovery from acute diffuse and total alopecia linked to Borrelia infection after treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone and topical clobetasol foam.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that antifungal therapy significantly reduced pustules in patients with refractory acne, indicating a potential role for Malassezia infection in such cases.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” In this case study, an 11-year-old girl with a Cladosporium scalp infection showed significant improvement in hair growth and appearance after treatment with itraconazole.
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July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the use of microneedling with a dermaroller for treating acne scars, hair loss, and wrinkles, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.
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August 2018 in “Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences” This report documents the first outbreak of a mixed infection of camelpox and dermatophilosis in camels in Iraq, highlighting the need for further study due to the novelty of dermatophilosis in the region.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” This case study documented a capuchin monkey with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis, successfully treated with itraconazole, marking the first such report and treatment description for this species.