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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” The authors argue that despite the growing popularity of hair transplantation for aesthetic reasons, many patients often experience disappointment and frustration after multiple procedures.
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December 2013 in “Urological Science” This case report documents a 59-year-old man in Taiwan who developed breast cancer while undergoing finasteride therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia, marking a rare side effect.
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October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the current role and challenges of compounding in dermatology without presenting new research results; the authors suggest its resurgence in practice despite pharmaceutical alternatives.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the evolution and advancements in hair restoration techniques over the past 20 years, emphasizing the shift from "plug" methods to natural-looking follicular unit grafts, but reports no new experimental results.
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Most bald men don't protect their scalp from the sun, and doctors should encourage prevention.
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June 2004 in “Sexuality, reproduction & menopause” This review discusses the use of eflornithine cream for managing hirsutism in women and reports promising results from clinical experience but presents no new clinical trials.
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January 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” Ethical standards and scientific insight are key to growing the hair restoration market.
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January 2002 in “Health care on the Internet” This review discusses online resources for male-pattern baldness treatment and information, including consumer health, pharmaceutical, and professional sites, and reports no clinical results.
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January 2001 This article discusses surgical hair restoration using micrografting techniques, emphasizing its ability to produce natural-looking results without the "hair plug" appearance, and reports no new clinical findings.
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July 1998 in “JAMA” This abstract provides information about the JAMA network's publications, services, and access options but contains no research findings.
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August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
August 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, researchers found that the management of alopecia areata in Poland is inadequate, despite following international guidelines, due to limited access to advanced treatments and insufficient use of severity assessments and psychosocial support.
July 2026 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, the Peninsula Timerevert Needle was found to provide effective treatment for skin photoaging and acne scars with less pain and shorter treatment duration compared to EndyMed, although it caused more bleeding.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining oxygen-enriched PRP with minoxidil significantly improved hair density, hair diameter, and follicular density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, with higher satisfaction scores and only mild, transient adverse effects.
June 2026 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this case report, a 34-year-old man with Graves' disease experienced the rare simultaneous occurrence of depigmented skin spots (vitiligo) and recurrent alopecia areata, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of autoimmune complications in such patients.
May 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study highlights the prevalence of photographic bias in before-and-after images in dermatology, emphasizing how factors like lighting and camera angles can mislead patients and influence expectations, often leading to dissatisfaction and unrealistic aesthetic standards.
March 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the integration of Artificial Intelligence in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, highlighting its potential to improve personalized aesthetic care and operational efficiency while addressing ethical and regulatory challenges; it presents no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “International Wound Journal” This study evaluated the credibility of YouTube videos on exosome therapy, finding that despite promising preclinical results for wound healing, videos mostly focus on cosmetic applications and generally score low on educational quality, with doctor-made videos rating higher.
February 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This review highlights the diverse cutaneous manifestations in immunocompromised patients, emphasizing the importance of early recognition for improved patient prognosis.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the efficacy, safety, and practical aspects of using Janus kinase inhibitors—baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib—as treatments for severe alopecia areata in an advanced practice provider context, without reporting specific study results.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Finasteride can cause depression and suicidal thoughts; safer alternatives are recommended.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Patients found AI helpful for alopecia diagnosis but want it to support, not replace, doctors.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this case study, a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy caused by an SLC39A4 gene mutation showed clinical improvement and increased zinc levels following zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and customized treatment in managing the disorder.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with phototherapy significantly improved pigmentation and reduced vitiligo severity compared to placebo, as measured by VASI scores over 12 weeks, though the sample size was small and follow-up short.
July 2025 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata in Malaysian tertiary hospitals who are unmarried and have diabetes are more likely to experience a poorer quality of life, based on their Dermatology Life Quality Index scores.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone can safely lower blood pressure in patients on other blood pressure medications, but may slightly increase the risk of low blood pressure.
This review consolidates the opinions of top Canadian dermatologists on managing telogen effluvium, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis, identifying triggers, and patient education.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This study chronicles a 4-year visual documentation of living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, highlighting the disease's progression and emphasizing early diagnosis and patient advocacy.
This study observed that public interest in JAK-inhibitor treatments for alopecia areata significantly increased around the FDA approval in 2022 and heightened media coverage, suggesting an important role for patient education about these treatments.
March 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that fractional radiofrequency microneedling may be as effective and safe as intralesional corticosteroid injections for treating patchy alopecia areata, with potentially fewer side effects.