53 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
51 citations
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January 2014 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines the pH levels of various shampoos and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the potential importance of labeling pH values on shampoo packaging for hair and scalp health.
50 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights the increasing association of metabolic syndrome with various dermatological conditions and suggests a link through chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and endocrine abnormalities, yet reports no new findings.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was most effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata, with betamethasone valerate foam also being beneficial, while tacrolimus ointment showed no significant effect.
45 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines topical immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata, noting that diphencyprone and squaric acid dibutylester are non-mutagenic options with similar efficacy but different practical considerations, and reports no new clinical results.
44 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This article discusses the complexity of selecting hair cleansing products and conditioners and reports no new scientific findings or results.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.
40 citations
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate scalp psoriasis from seborrheic dermatitis by identifying specific trichoscopic patterns such as hidden hairs, signet ring vessels, and comma vessels.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and guidelines for managing loose anagen syndrome and differentiating it from non-scarring alopecias, but it reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” This review discusses the role of complement activation in SLE and suggests that while monitoring C3 and C4 remains important, increased levels of cell-bound complement activation products may better indicate disease activity.
39 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that intra-operative platelet-rich plasma therapy may enhance hair regrowth, increase graft density, and activate dormant follicles more effectively than normal saline in follicular unit extraction hair transplant patients.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this 1-year study of patients with alopecia areata universalis, researchers found that 0.03% topical bimatoprost led to an acceptable cosmetic response in 43.24% of participants.
36 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses madarosis, its diverse causes, and suggests follicular unit transplantation as a useful treatment for scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.
35 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that serum calcium, serum ferritin, and vitamin D3 levels were lower in students with premature graying of hair compared to controls, suggesting a potential role in the condition.
34 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that polarized dermoscopy was better for visualizing vascular patterns, scaling, and reticular pigmentation, while nonpolarized mode better documented features like black dots and tapered hair in various hair and scalp conditions.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections improved hair density, quality, and thickness in males with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo, with reported high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This case series reports 13 patients with folliculitis decalvans treated with antimicrobial therapy, highlighting the variability in response outcomes for this challenging condition.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review summarizes the anatomy and physiology of the arrector pili muscle and discusses its potential role in hair loss disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that in Jordanian children, tinea capitis, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium were the most common causes of hair loss, with nutritional deficiencies such as iron and zinc deficiency also noted as significant factors.
28 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses Serenoa repens for androgenetic alopecia and reports no strong evidence of its effectiveness, emphasizing the need for larger clinical trials.
27 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review examines the progression of hair restoration techniques from early methods to modern follicular unit transplantation and presents no new clinical results.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that nutritional deficiencies, particularly in amino acids and certain micronutrients, are common in individuals with hair loss across all types of alopecia.
25 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” This commentary reviews the controversial use of mesotherapy for androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the need for documented evidence, without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that combining microneedling with topical minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in increasing hair count and improving patient satisfaction for men with androgenetic alopecia, though the cosmetic impact was not significant.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia universalis, although further controlled studies are recommended to confirm its safety and efficacy.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this pilot study, botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in most participants, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the mechanisms by which sunlight exposure aggravates hair aging and highlights the role of hair pigments in providing photochemical protection, reporting no new results.