January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that combining minoxidil 0.1% and dutasteride 0.01% applied topically after microneedling was significantly more effective than using dutasteride alone with microneedling in improving female pattern hair loss in 40 female patients.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that different allergens showed unique patterns based on season, gender, and age among patients with allergic skin rashes, with notable differences in allergen predispositions across groups.
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, 32% of men continued taking finasteride for androgenetic alopecia after 1 to 3 years, but only a small percentage reported hair growth.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this report from Dr Batra's Homeopathy Clinic, a 21-year-old female with Female Pattern Hair Loss experienced notable improvement in hair fall, scalp health, and overall well-being after receiving individualized homeopathic treatment over twelve months, despite limited success with previous conventional therapies.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Stopping finasteride for male pattern hair loss changes neuroactive steroid levels in the brain and blood.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This case report highlights that patients with long-standing alopecia areata treated with oral JAK inhibitors experienced unexpected hair regrowth patterns resembling male-pattern baldness.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that using a combination of 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling for six months effectively improved male pattern baldness with moderate to excellent responses and high patient satisfaction, without major side effects among the 25 participants.
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” Multiple mouse desmoglein 1 isoforms have distinct roles in skin and hair development.
January 2024 in “Ageing & longevity” This study observed low levels of zinc, copper, iron, and selenium in the plasma and hair of Ukrainian adults, suggesting a need for better nutritional interventions; it highlighted higher hair zinc levels in individuals with COVID-19 history potentially due to more frequent zinc supplementation.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that scarring alopecia is common in autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis patients and significantly correlates with the disease's severity, highlighting the need for thorough hair evaluations in clinical management.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects specific gene patterns and biological processes in goat hair growth.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study observed a significant increase in certain dermatologic conditions a month and two months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, which may suggest a link with asymptomatic COVID-19 infection.
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February 2016 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study observed that in primary extramammary Paget disease, carcinoma commonly spreads to significant depths along hair follicles and eccrine ducts, with a maximal depth of 3.6 mm.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that COVID-19 is associated with accelerated androgenetic alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment showed improvement in hair loss after infection.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss affects about one-third of men aged 18-49 years in the United States.
This study observed that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with changes in skin condition patterns among Iraqi females, with significant increases in hair loss and decreases in certain viral infections.
July 2021 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” This study found that 9.1% of surveyed previously-infected adult residents in Saudi Arabia reported skin symptoms related to COVID-19, with rashes being the most common.
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September 1996 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated that murine monoclonal antibodies can reveal specific patterns of desmosomal cadherin expression, Dsc1 and Dsc3, in human tissues and cultured cells using immunofluorescence microscopy.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” In this study, the use of micrografts for male pattern hair loss led to natural hair growth and patient satisfaction, despite low hair density and the potential need for multiple procedures.
In this study, nearly two-thirds of Saudi adults reported experiencing hair loss following COVID-19 infection or vaccination, with female sex and nutritional deficiencies identified as significant correlates for this condition.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” This study found that among children aged 1 to 5 with nutritional dermatoses, lower socioeconomic status and dietary fallacies were major factors contributing to poor nutritional status and skin issues.
February 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” In this study conducted at Afzalipour Hospital in Iran, researchers found a significant prevalence of alopecia, particularly resembling telogen effluvium, among COVID-19-recovered patients, with hair loss being more common in females and correlating with arterial oxygen saturation levels.
January 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” In this study, researchers at Muhimbili National Hospital observed that pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy frequently experienced adverse drug reactions, such as nausea and vomiting, hair loss, and neutropenia, despite drug prescribing patterns aligning with the essential medicine list.
January 2022 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This study observed that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced patterns of skin and venereal diseases among Iraqi females, with some conditions like hair loss increasing, while others like viral infections decreased.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new topical product combined with finasteride significantly increased hair thickness without side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that a combination of four types of honey significantly improved hair integrity, porosity, and surface roughness after exposure to UV-A and pollution stress.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a decrease in estradiol levels in women is associated with increased hair shedding due to weakened anchoring of telogen hairs.
January 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that 42% of healthy men aged 18-49 in a community setting experienced moderate to extensive male pattern hair loss.