February 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This narrative review found that while AI-based tools in dermatology, particularly for hair disorder assessment, have potential to enhance clinical practice by improving objectivity and personalization, they currently serve mainly a complementary role and face challenges like methodological limitations and data bias.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This study discusses how dermatological issues in athletes can arise from or be exacerbated by mechanical trauma, infections, and environmental factors, highlighting the importance of thorough history and examination to differentiate these from other skin conditions.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
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April 2019 in “ACS nano” In a mouse model, this study demonstrated that a microneedle patch system using keratin and integrated with MSC-derived exosomes and UK5099 promoted hair regrowth more efficiently than traditional delivery methods.
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This paper discusses the use of dermatoscopy as a fast, noninvasive technique for diagnosing hair shaft disorders and reports no new results; the authors highlight its advantages over traditional microscopy methods.
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” This article reviews how various drugs may cause hair loss, stimulate growth, or alter hair characteristics, but reports no new clinical results; drug-induced hair loss is typically reversible.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This chapter reviews cultural practices and morphological differences in ethnic hair, relating them to specific disorders seen in these populations, without presenting new clinical results.
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews hair and nail disorders in children, emphasizing their prevalence, congenital and acquired origins, and the diagnostic challenges compared to treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses three controversial hair growth disorders but reports no new research findings; it explores alopecia areata incognita, pseudopelade of Brocq, and psoriasis-linked alopecia.
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews advances in the histologic evaluation of alopecia and hair-related disorders, without presenting new clinical results.
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October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This systematic review evaluated 60 studies on trichoscopy in hair and scalp disorders, revealing gaps in accounting for variables like disease stage or hair texture, and underscoring a need for more comprehensive analyses to fully understand trichoscopic patterns.
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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.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” This review highlights that obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors are increasingly encountered in dermatology, often going undetected, and emphasizes the role of dermatologists in early identification and interdisciplinary treatment to address both physical and psychological aspects for improved outcomes.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
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.
August 2025 in “Libyan Medical Journal” This study found that patients with vitiligo or alopecia areata have higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy individuals, though no significant differences were observed between the two patient groups, highlighting the psychological impact of these dermatological conditions.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” This article outlines how pediatric hair problems present and how they can be assessed, without reporting new research results.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses psychocutaneous disorders in children with an emphasis on primary psychiatric disorders manifesting through skin symptoms, but provides no new clinical findings.
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper discusses the use of lifestyle drugs by individuals without medical conditions to enhance appearance, highlighting that such usage may worsen emotional disorders and suggests these should be treated with psychotherapy or psychopharmacotherapy.
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April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” This review examines existing research on transdermal testosterone for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder, suggesting it improves female sexual function with minimal side effects but highlights the need for more long-term safety data.
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January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
August 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” In this case study, a 3-year-old with tinea capitis achieved complete resolution following treatment, highlighting hair salons as potential indirect transmission sites for infection and emphasizing trichoscopy's diagnostic value when traditional signs like Wood’s lamp fluorescence are missing.
March 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” This case report reviews the clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluations of a Samoyed dog with non-pruritic alopecia, but no new results were reported.
January 2024 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” In this case report, a 6-year-old spayed female Samoyed dog presented with non-pruritic alopecia and hyperpigmentation on the hips and back, with unremarkable bloodwork and negative Cushing's disease and skin tests.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This case report describes two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis, highlighting exposure to cats and inappropriate corticosteroid use as risk factors, and treatment with griseofulvin and terbinafine.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.