20 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This article reviews common skin reactions associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for understanding nursing care and oncodermatology.
13 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that diphencyprone showed a significant clinical response for treating alopecia areata, while tacrolimus was not effective.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.
12 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports the first cases of loose anagen hair syndrome in dark-skinned children from Upper Egypt, noting it may be under-diagnosed and primarily causes cosmetic concerns without affecting general health.
10 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article addresses diffuse pattern essential syphilitic alopecia as an unusual form of secondary syphilis but provides no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This study reports a novel TRbeta gene mutation associated with resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome, which may contribute to various forms of alopecia in the affected family members.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses the minimal research on hair growth physiology and highlights Dr. Masumi Inaba's contributions to understanding androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new experimental results.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Biology” This study documented a variety of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients, indicating that skin rashes might be an early or sole symptom of the disease.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide at 5 mg/mL are as effective and safe as 10 mg/mL for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with similar hair regrowth rates, side effects, and recurrence observed between the two dosages.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Veterinary medicine international” This review discusses the nature, diagnosis, and control of mange in rabbits, focusing on its zoonotic implications and currently available treatment strategies, and reports no clinical results.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that diffuse alopecia areata initially involves an intense inflammatory attack during the anagen phase, progressing through different hair cycle stages with specific shedding patterns.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This case report describes a novel dermoscopic finding of blue-grey dots in a target pattern around yellow dots and follicles in radiation-induced alopecia following cerebral angiography with fluoroscopy.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata often presented with multilocular patches, common scalp involvement, and associated conditions like atopic dermatitis; the disease predominantly affected younger individuals.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” This study reported a case where a 46-year-old woman developed alopecia without itching or pain on her scalp due to a cutaneous infection from *Mycobacterium abscessus*, which was resolved after three months of antibacterial treatment, resulting in new hair growth.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with alopecia areata, serum granulysin levels decreased significantly after treatment with tofacitinib and correlated with reduced disease severity, suggesting serum granulysin as an indicator of immunological activity and response to therapy.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” This Cochrane Review protocol aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various treatments for alopecia areata through a network meta-analysis, but no specific study findings are reported yet.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This research focuses on alopecia areata, highlighting the psychological impact, especially of its variant alopecia areata incognita, and provides diagnostic and treatment tips, but does not report specific results.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Trials & Patenting” This study assessed the safety and efficacy of Romantaque lotion for unwanted hair growth and found statistically significant hair growth inhibition with no adverse effects in 30 volunteers after repeated applications over one year.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article provides a diagnostic guide for clinicians to differentiate between various hair shaft disorders by using a structured question-by-question approach but does not report new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews hair growth and loss in children and offers diagnostic approaches, reporting no new results.
June 2026 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case report suggests that an Ayurvedic treatment protocol may effectively manage paediatric indralupta, a condition similar to alopecia areata, with complete hair restoration observed in an 11-year-old patient without adverse effects.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” In this prospective study, 15 patients with patchy alopecia areata treated with intralesional methotrexate every two weeks showed a significant improvement in hair regrowth and reduction in lesion severity, with changes linked to decreased tissue levels of TNF-α.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This case report describes an 18-year-old female with alopecia areata who experienced hair regrowth within seven days following Prachana Vidhi treatment in an Ayurvedic setting, suggesting this approach may offer effective results for patchy hair loss.
March 2025 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case study demonstrated the successful use of Ayurvedic detoxification therapies and treatments in a 28-year-old female, leading to significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss, offering a potential holistic approach for managing Alopecia Areata.
April 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study surveyed dermatologists in Greece and Italy and found significant variability and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata, including limited use of severity scores and diverse treatment approaches, particularly for special site involvement and chronic cases.
This review article highlights the potential of various herbal treatments, such as Saw Palmetto and Ginseng, in promoting hair growth and managing alopecia, while emphasizing the necessity for more rigorous clinical trials.
September 2023 in “Medical and Clinical Case Reports” This source explores the association between alopecia areata and thyroid dysfunction, highlighting a particularly strong link with Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypothyroidism.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.