3 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses long hair FUE, highlighting its appeal for those seeking discreet hair transplants and noting comparable graft survival and final outcomes to shaven FUE, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
2 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article emphasizes the importance of the hairline in hair transplant surgery and its impact on a surgeon's reputation but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This review summarizes late-breaking abstracts from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2018, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses autoimmune blistering diseases across species and highlights new treatment efficacy findings and ongoing trials, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
50 citations
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September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” This study identified a novel V26M mutation in the vitamin D receptor as the cause of hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets in a patient, characterized by severe rickets and an unusual pattern of alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” This case series found that low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may benefit some patients with trichotillomania, although one of five patients experienced worsening symptoms after treatment.
This review discusses the use of medicinal plants for combating and preventing alopecia but reports no clinical results, emphasizing the presence of plant-based cosmetics on the market.
This article discusses solitary hirsutism, emphasizing that treatment is mostly cosmetic unless contraception is also desired, and reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that a sub-fraction of Noni fruit, FEA-3, showed hair growth-promoting effects in a rabbit model of androgenic alopecia, similar to Minoxidil.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents/Journal of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents” This study reported that among 1337 patients receiving biocompatible artificial hair implants, common side effects included mild inflammation (7%) and itching (<3%), while patient satisfaction was high at 96%, though COVID-19 may have impacted some results.
July 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” This study observed variable therapeutic responses in dogs with Alopecia X, with some showing complete hair regrowth while others did not, following similar treatments including orchiectomy and supplementation.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia are less responsive to the cardiometabolic effects of bromocriptine compared to men with normal hair growth.
89 citations
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” This review summarizes advancements in forensic DNA phenotyping for appearance, ancestry, and age prediction from crime scene samples, reporting no new research findings but highlighting areas needing further research and validation.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” This study used an in silico/in vitro approach to identify potential inhibitors of the enzyme SRD5A2, finding that the androgen receptor modulator MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor, although it does not act as a covalent inhibitor like finasteride.
This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris compromised hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas after follicular unit transplantation, emphasizing the need for a biopsy if lichen planopilaris is suspected.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This source describes how androgenic alopecia, or pattern hair loss, affects about 70% of men and is linked to factors like stress, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle issues, which can also impact psychological well-being and potentially contribute to severe health conditions such as heart disease.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study describes a case of successful treatment for alopecia universalis by combining PRP therapy with eye drops, resulting in significant hair regrowth and demonstrating no systemic side effects.
9 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This paper discusses androgenetic alopecia, its causes, synonyms, and patterns, but reports no new findings or clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” This article discusses the formulation of nanoemulsion systems as advanced drug delivery mechanisms, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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December 1964 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This article discusses congenital atrichia and presents no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Archives of Medical Research” Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” This paper highlights the potential efficacy of constitutional homeopathic medicine, supplemented with dietary guidance and management of associated diseases like thyroid disorders, in treating alopecia areata to expedite recovery and reduce recurrence.
January 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study developed a method to measure local steroid hormone concentrations in hair, providing new insights into hormone dynamics associated with androgenetic alopecia.
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.
In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata is linked to immune cell activation against hair follicle autoantigens and is associated with heart changes and cardiac marker alterations in humans and mice.