October 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the most common skin diseases worldwide and reports no new clinical findings.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses the causes, associated conditions, and treatment options for alopecia areata, such as corticosteroids and wigs, but reports no new clinical findings.
61 citations
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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that garlic gel significantly improved the efficacy of topical betamethasone valerate in treating alopecia areata compared to placebo.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This archive describes the Bioline International platform, which hosted open access journals from developing countries but reports no new research findings.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
10 citations
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November 1993 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This report observed that a male developed erythema multiforme linked to both topical and oral minoxidil use for androgenetic alopecia, supported by eruption recurrence with reapplication.
9 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study reports a rare case of a 40-year-old woman with multiple calcified trichilemmal cysts, associated with alopecia universalis and suggesting a potential genetic link.
8 citations
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March 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This case report described a woman who developed hair matting and traction alopecia after using a homemade shampoo with Hibiscus rosasiensis leaves, which was mitigated by cutting the matted hair.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Hair changes may indicate disease activity in pemphigus patients.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that the majority of "hypoallergenic" hair dyes still triggered allergic reactions in patients sensitive to para-phenylenediamine.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
4 citations
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November 1981 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study observed that oral calcium pantothenate may reverse hair greying in some adolescent cases, as seen in two girls whose grey hairs turned black after treatment.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that an adjusted dosing regimen of oral betamethasone led to complete hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia totalis, without observed side effects.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study reported that Taiwanese pre-teens and teenagers with atopic diseases, such as food allergies and asthma, had a significantly increased risk of developing alopecia areata, with the risk being 9.66 times higher compared to their peers without atopic conditions.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Poliosis is common in severe alopecia areata but doesn't significantly affect overall prognosis.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that patients with premature greying of hair had significant abnormalities in cardiovascular risk markers, including elevated IL-6 levels, compared to healthy controls.
2 citations
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September 1991 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” In this case report, a 25-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia experienced contact dermatitis from a minoxidil preparation, confirmed by patch tests with both lotion and tablet forms.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review discusses various environmental and chemical factors that contribute to hair shaft disorders, such as fractures, and highlights the potential roles of cysteine and glutamine in hair health, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata were more likely to experience hearing loss compared to healthy individuals, potentially due to damage to follicular melanocytes involved in the autoimmune process.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This case report describes a young adult with primary follicular mucinosis, successfully treated with topical tacrolimus, resulting in resolution without sequelae.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that while hair washed with hard water had higher magnesium deposits, it did not show significant structural surface changes compared to hair washed with soft water.
July 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” July 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” July 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study analyzed trichoscopic features of discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp in skin of color and found distinct patterns based on clinical morphology.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” In this study, researchers found significant associations between trichoscopic features and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Korean participants, suggesting trichoscopy as a useful tool for early detection and monitoring by identifying indicators like vellus hairs and follicular unit changes.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study found that while alopecia areata was not significantly associated with metabolic syndrome, patients showed higher blood pressure and fasting blood sugar levels, suggesting a potential increased risk of future metabolic disorders.
May 2026 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” This study among medical students at Kathmandu Medical College reported that hair loss was not commonly observed, and there was no significant association between stress and hair fall. However, male students had higher odds of experiencing hair loss compared to females.