33 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the role of stem cells in alopecia pathogenesis, highlighting the differences between scarring and nonscarring types, and reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the use of laser and flashlamp technology for unwanted hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges with light-colored hair and treatment safety for darker skin tones.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” In this study, dexpanthenol exhibited antiepileptic and antidepressant-like effects in mice without impacting their motor coordination.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” This review discusses various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, noting finasteride's greater efficacy in men and identifies ongoing research needs, particularly for therapies like laser and stem cells.
October 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of PTSD, highlighting the complexities and importance of effective psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for reducing symptoms.
September 2025 in “Ensaios USF” This study developed a solid shampoo formulation with conditioning properties, highlighting its feasibility and environmental benefits compared to conventional shampoos due to biodegradable packaging and no water in its composition, thus offering a sustainable alternative in the cosmetic industry.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
This study reported that autogenic hair follicle transplantation provided good cosmetic results and improved quality of life for patients with post-irradiation alopecia, despite delayed hair regrowth due to blood supply deficits.
94 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that traction alopecia risk was higher in adults than children and increased further when traction was combined with chemically relaxed hair.
61 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the potential causes and treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research to understand its pathogenesis and develop validated treatments.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews common causes of hair loss, noting that a well-directed history and examination are often sufficient for diagnosis, and reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the role of cosmetic hair care products in hair loss and concludes they do not cause it, suggesting a need for clinicians to understand the hair cycle and cosmetic practices for accurate diagnosis.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the potential risks and effects of chemical relaxers on hair and scalp health, reporting no new clinical results; the authors emphasize dermatologist guidance to mitigate these issues.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
158 citations
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports that some patients with androgenetic alopecia may also exhibit clinical and histological features of inflammation and fibrosis, similar to those found in lichen planopilaris.
109 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the hair follicle cycle's complex regulation and highlights the potential for targeting catagen control in future therapies without presenting new experimental data.
80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.
53 citations
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” This study observed that hepatocyte adhesion to human hair keratin biomaterials was mediated by the hepatic ASGPR, as blocking this receptor reduced cell attachment.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “PubMed” This paper discusses spironolactone as a potential off-label treatment for female pattern hair loss, noting its ability to halt hair loss progression and induce partial regrowth in a significant number of women but reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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December 2012 in “Epilepsia” This review discusses the role of δ-subunit-containing GABA A receptors and neurosteroids in temporal lobe epilepsy, highlighting their plasticity and potential pharmacological implications, without reporting new clinical results.
39 citations
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review describes the expanding medical uses of micropigmentation, including for vitiligo, burn scars, and nipple-areola reconstruction, and highlights safety concerns related to sterilization practices.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that two patients treated with interferon α-2b and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C experienced complete and reversible straightening of their natural curly hair, which recurred with treatment resumption.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
30 citations
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January 2008 in “The Aging Male” This study found no difference in male pattern baldness between patients with benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer, and no correlation with serum androgen levels.
29 citations
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” In this study, researchers found that L-cysteine interacted electrostatically with anionic ions on the surface of keratin fibers in human hair, reducing the rate of disulfide bond disconnection at pH 9.0.
25 citations
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical imiquimod during mid and late telogen in mice activates hair follicle stem cells and influences immune cell infiltration, promoting hair cycle entry independently of Wnt signaling.
19 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that chemically modifying hair with 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improved the permanence of hair setting without damaging the hair by increasing disulfide bonds.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This article discusses the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne, noting its multifactorial etiology and recommending tailored treatment approaches based on acne severity and associated features, without reporting new clinical results.
14 citations
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May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery” This study found that among Korean males with male pattern baldness, hair loss mostly progresses within 6 cm from the parietal whorl towards the occipital side.