4 citations
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January 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study reported that a newly developed UHPLC-MS/MS method detected illegal synthetic hair-growth compounds in 10% of 76 hair-growth products, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring to protect public health.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that Biota orientalis L. leaf extract may promote hair growth and suppress sebum production in human cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair restoration.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” This report describes a case of acquired yellow hair discoloration in a 77-year-old woman, potentially caused by applying selenium sulfide after bacitracin zinc to her scalp.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews postoperative strategies to improve aesthetic outcomes of skin paddles used in microvascular free tissue transfer for head and neck reconstruction but offers no new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in psychological stress between males with and without androgenetic alopecia. Social and cultural factors might influence perceptions of alopecia's impact.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This study found that LAHR significantly improves the quality of life in the short term for women with PCOS, but underscores a need for further research to develop long-term treatment strategies.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the increasing demand for facial hair transplantation in hair restoration, noting its benefits and the natural-appearing results achieved through modern techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews 25 years of hair restoration advancements, highlighting the shift towards techniques that emphasize naturalness and undetectability, and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Sociological research and innovation” This study highlighted the complex stigma, misinformation, and coping mechanisms among unmarried women with PCOS in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of family support and accurate information in managing emotional well-being.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study reports the first familial case of alopecia linked to a novel homozygous variant in the DSP gene, which did not coincide with heart abnormalities despite prior associations.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
2 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of hair loss on facial appearance and self-esteem without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the importance of treatments like hair transplantation surgery.
2 citations
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January 1908 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This source discusses the potential of topical JAK inhibitors, like tofacitinib, as effective treatments for autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their superior safety profile and minimal adverse effects compared to conventional systemic therapies.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This case series describes five patients with rare facial lichen planopilaris, detailing the clinical presentation and treatment of their pigmentary changes and scarring alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Medical principles and practice” This case report describes a 17-year-old boy with alopecia areata who had vitamin D deficiency and an incidentally discovered adrenal ganglioneuroma, with alopecia receding after vitamin D supplementation but later recurring despite normalized vitamin D and no tumor return.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that 2-hair follicular unit grafts were the most common grouping in hair transplant procedures, with frontal edema as the most frequent postoperative complication.
This source reports that modern hair transplant techniques, including follicular unit grafting, can create natural-looking results and are increasingly used beyond male pattern baldness to treat areas like eyebrows and scars, while even some controversial indications are being explored.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this review, the authors discussed how men seek cosmetic procedures for distinct reasons compared to women, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to consider male-specific desires for discrete treatments with minimal downtime and differences in psychological motivations.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review examines the relationship between facial hair trends and the increase in beard transplant surgeries, exploring psychological reasons for the rising demand without presenting new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.
October 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study found that thyroid dysfunction was significantly more frequent in patients with alopecia areata compared to a control group, even when they lacked symptoms of thyroid issues, supporting the need for routine thyroid screening in this population.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Science” In this case report, a 47-year-old male with Alopecia Universalis experienced complete hair regrowth after more than two years of homeopathic treatment under Dr. Batra’s care.
September 2024 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that males with alopecia areata had a significantly lower 2D to 4D finger length ratio compared to healthy controls, suggesting this ratio might predict alopecia areata development, though it did not correlate with disease severity.
August 2024 in “OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE” This study reported no significant association between vaspin and visfatin -4689G/T gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata in the Turkish population, although the visfatin GT genotype may pose a risk factor for the condition.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” In this case-control study, the researchers found no significant association between IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata susceptibility among the Egyptian population.
In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil was found to have a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia, with mostly mild side effects, in both general and hypertensive populations.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms do not have a significant association with alopecia areata susceptibility in the Egyptian population.
This case report describes a 40-year-old man with four autoimmune diseases leading to MAS, and suggests an additional classification category for MAS including autoimmune hypothyroidism, alopecia universalis, celiac disease, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.