November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
This chapter classifies various benign skin tumors and discusses their characteristics, treatment indications, and potential for recurrence, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2000 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article discusses advancements expected in treatments for hair loss and unwanted hair, including hormonal modulation and improved laser hair removal, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter discusses procedural therapies like platelet-rich plasma and low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses new developments in understanding the structure and properties of keratin fiber cell membrane complexes, without reporting new experimental results.
This article discusses the role of women’s health nurse practitioners in diagnosing and managing female hair loss, particularly highlighting the treatment options for female pattern hair loss, which affects up to 50% of women over 50.
June 2020 in “Medicina estética” This review compiles recent scientific evidence and insights on female pattern hair loss for aesthetic physicians, but it reports no new clinical results.
This case report describes a pediatric patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 who uniquely also developed membranous glomerulonephritis and alopecia areata, highlighting a rare association of these autoimmune conditions.
138 citations
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March 2007 in “Experimental cell research” This review discusses hair keratins and hair follicle-specific epithelial keratins and their association with inherited hair disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
56 citations
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified altered expression of MMP-19 in the skin's epidermal layers during diseases like psoriasis and eczema, implying a role in disease processes.
34 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study supports evaluating metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in young males with advanced androgenic alopecia to potentially reduce future cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risks.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses the evolutionary history of keratins and reports no new results, highlighting key events that contributed to the development of mammalian hair and integument.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a successful response to griseofulvin and prednisolone treatment in a 12-year-old boy with lichen planopilaris, characterized by patchy hair loss and distinct skin changes.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reported that ultraviolet light treatment from a Kromayer lamp stimulated hair growth in four out of six patients with alopecia, whereas intralesional triamcinolone acetonide had a mixed effect.
4 citations
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This observational study reports that a TRASER device using specific wavelengths for vascular and follicular targets showed both clinical responses and histological changes, suggesting its potential as an effective vascular and hair removal tool.
73 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article reviews various diagnostic tools for hair disorders, describing methods ranging from invasive to noninvasive, but reports no new research findings or clinical results.
57 citations
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December 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This review discusses the application of confocal laser scanning microscopy for studying nanoparticle interactions with skin and highlights its potential for broad applications, but reports no new experimental findings.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses androgenetic alopecia management with 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing that while dutasteride shows superior efficacy, finasteride is suggested as preferable due to predictable adverse effects and preservation of physiological roles.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the 2023 International Guideline for PCOS assessment and management, highlighting updated evidence-based recommendations and practice points aimed at improving care and health outcomes, but notes that research quality remains generally low to moderate.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with microneedling or fractional CO2 laser therapy was more effective in treating postacne atrophic scars than using these therapies alone, also boosting patient satisfaction.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating primary cicatricial alopecia is difficult and requires evidence-based methods.
March 2026 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” This review explores recent insights into the causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatments of female-pattern hair loss, emphasizing the importance of trichoscopy and highlighting approaches like nutritional correction and various therapies including low-intensity lasers and PRP.
This review highlights that recent advancements in diagnostics and therapies, including AI-enhanced imaging, biomarker analysis, and novel treatments like low-dose oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors, are improving the precision and customization of hair loss management.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews the indications for micropigmentation in dermatological conditions like stable vitiligo and alopecia, but presents no new clinical results.
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.
February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review of "The Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery" finds it offers a basic overview of cosmetic surgery topics with little new information for experienced plastic surgeons.
235 citations
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July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study establishes a catalog of human type I hair keratins and identifies their specific roles and expression patterns during hair differentiation and growth in scalp follicles.
69 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, highlighting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as a particularly important factor.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells effectively maintained human embryonic stem cells in an undifferentiated state, comparable to mouse embryonic fibroblasts under standard conditions.