81 citations
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that using a low-level laser comb led to hair regrowth in a mouse model of alopecia areata, while sham-treated mice showed no hair regrowth.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the roles of interferon-γ and PPAR-γ-mediated signalling in scarring alopecia, suggesting these pathways as potential therapeutic targets, but it reports no new empirical results.
58 citations
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the categorization of hair loss and increased hair density disorders related to systemic diseases and reports no clinical results, emphasizing the potential diagnostic value of history, physical examination, and histopathologic data.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review highlights that in children, hair loss can be attributed to diverse conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis, and stresses the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosis and management, including psychosocial support due to limited effective treatments.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses traction alopecia in individuals with Afro-textured hair and emphasizes the importance of education to prevent this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the modest efficacy of home-use laser and light devices for conditions like hair removal and acne, noting limited evidence and a lack of robust trials.
20 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study describes tumor necrosis factor inhibitor-associated psoriatic alopecia, highlighting the distinctive histologic feature of sebaceous lobule atrophy, which is potentially reversible and helps differentiate it from idiopathic psoriatic alopecia.
16 citations
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July 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses common dermatologic side effects of psychopharmacologic agents such as eruptions, urticaria, and photosensitivity, but it reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the impact of various exogenous agents on hair, such as cosmetics and radiation, but reports no new experimental results.
11 citations
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the role of suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG method in obesity management, highlighting the speculative benefits of hCG but reporting no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reported that long-pulse alexandrite laser treatment achieved an overall hair reduction rate of 80.8% among patients, with minimal cases of hypo- or hyperpigmentation.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews management strategies and interventions for common hair loss disorders in men and women, highlighting the psychological impact and emphasizing gender-specific approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Ophthalmology and Therapy” This review concluded that near-infrared and red light photobiomodulation shows potential for certain ocular conditions like age-related macular degeneration and dry eye disease, but clinical evidence is still mixed and insufficient to establish it as a standard therapy.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights the various causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while non-scarring types often see successful hair regrowth, scarring forms require early intervention to manage inflammatory destruction of hair follicles.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research” The abstract does not provide any specific research findings or results, but rather serves as a promotional description for IP Innovative Publication Pvt Limited, highlighting their services and publication offerings in medical journals and related fields from Delhi, India.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cancer” This article reviews the potential for low intensity ultrasound as an antidote for the peripheral cytotoxic side effects of taxane drugs in chemotherapy, presenting no new clinical results.
This study concludes that one year after COVID-19 infection, patients in Northeast Brazil showed improvements in quality of life, although some symptoms such as anxiety and memory loss persisted.
1 citations
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article argues that polysomnographic studies recommended for factitious leg ulcers in patients may be based on faulty assumptions about causality related to unusual sleep disorders.
20 citations
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September 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
17 citations
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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.
10 citations
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June 2000 in “Primary Care” This article reviews common hair disorders and their normal anatomy and life cycle, but reports no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses trichotillomania and traction alopecia, focusing on their clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, but it reports no new research findings.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that thioglycolic acid molecules in hair treatments are primarily located in intrafibrillar unordered areas, where they redistribute disulfide bonds.
85 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of light-based technologies for hair removal, detailing different laser systems and treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.