January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study explores how Ayurveda concepts, specifically Prakruti, relate to male pattern baldness, suggesting that individual constitutional types may predict susceptibility to earlier hair loss when influenced by modern lifestyle factors.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients consider more than 20% scalp hair loss, chronic duration, and involvement of additional body hair as indicators of severe disease impacting quality of life.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review evaluates the role of the nuclear receptor PPAR- in skin diseases, highlighting its regulation of inflammation, lipid metabolism, and immune response, and suggests that PPAR-agonists could be promising therapies for conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
September 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this review paper, the authors explored the composition and role of lipids in human hair, highlighting their importance for hair texture, moisture retention, and tensile strength, while noting that the understanding of hair lipids' functions remains controversial and requires further research.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This literature review highlights challenges in managing alopecia areata in the Middle East and Africa, noting significant regional gaps in data, treatment guidelines, and public awareness that impede patient care and emphasize the need for improved support and resources.
May 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study aims to provide a practical guide for managing common causes of madarosis, highlighting the need to identify underlying causes to ensure effective treatment for eyelash and eyebrow loss.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” This case study reported the first diagnosis of IFAP syndrome in Brazil with molecular investigation, identifying a rare MBTPS2 gene variant and expanding the known mutational spectrum associated with the condition.
August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited eyelash trichomegaly, a rare disorder involving changes in eyelash characteristics, alongside diffuse alopecia.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with Alopecia Universalis and psychiatric conditions experiencing hair regrowth after self-medicating with cannabis, suggesting it may have therapeutic potential.
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report discusses a 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis who initially experienced regrowth after treatment with Prosential, minoxidil 2%, and clobetasol propionate 0.05%, but later relapsed.
October 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This case report discusses how trichomegaly, an adverse effect of the cancer therapy drug erlotinib, might serve as a marker of positive tumor response and potentially aid in treating madarosis.
This genetic study identified a potential interval for the Marie Unna hypotrichosis gene but found no mutations in the nearby hr gene, suggesting its involvement remains unconfirmed.
July 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
February 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society” This study examined a 7-year-old girl with trichomegaly of the eyelashes, showing no significant underlying or observable cause, suggesting a spontaneous occurrence.
January 2020 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This article describes how recognizing distinct trichoscopic features aids in diagnosing various dermatological conditions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various hair disorders have different treatments, including medication, surgery, and addressing underlying causes.
January 2017 in “IMC Journal of Medical Science” This case report describes a 26-year-old man from Bangladesh diagnosed with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1, a rare endocrine disorder involving adrenocortical insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism, and mucocutaneous candidiasis.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses various forms of hair loss and their psychological impacts, noting the lack of definitive treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This article explores the role of ethno-medicinal plants in hair growth and loss treatments but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting Ayurveda's long-standing use in addressing hair-related issues.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses different types of hair loss in women and suggests that addressing underlying health issues or stopping trigger medications can restore hair growth without additional intervention, but it reports no new results.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article introduces a new Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, aimed at enhancing physician competence in diagnosing and treating hair loss with a multidisciplinary approach.
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery aims to improve doctor training for better, safer, and more natural-looking hair loss treatments.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the genetic and hormonal factors contributing to androgenetic alopecia in men and women, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights that the exact causes remain unknown.