April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in biopsied skin samples of alopecia areata, a lower anagen/telogen ratio was associated with increased T cell infiltration, and enhancing the PD-1/PD-L1 axis may inhibit CD8+T cell infiltration and improve the condition.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes a 28-year-old male patient with alopecia areata who received Natrium Muriaticum as an individualized homeopathic treatment for hair loss in his beard area, but it provides no broader clinical findings.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study used atomic force microscopy to identify significant morphological differences in hair from patients with lichen planopilaris compared to healthy controls, noting more scratches, uneven edges, and pitted scales in affected hair, which may aid future research on the condition.
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.
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.
February 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome was the most common cause of hirsutism among premenopausal women in Algeria.
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January 2005 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found no qualitative skin differences during development between mutant hairless USP mice and BALB/c mice, except for enlarged cysts in the hairless strain.
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February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study demonstrated that using morphometric and 3D reconstruction software to evaluate scalp biopsies in non-cicatricial alopecias may be feasible and sensitive for detecting subtle follicular changes.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” This study found that germ-free mice on a biotin-deficient diet exhibited significant weight loss and severe alopecia, unlike conventional mice on the same diet.
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March 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report presents a 28-year-old man with scarring alopecia unresponsive to topical treatments, alongside a family history of keratosis pilaris and unique curly scalp hair.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the non-invasive technique of scalp micropigmentation for hair loss, focusing on its cosmetic effects and customization options, and reports no new research findings.
This study reported that prompt diagnosis and treatment with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and topical immunomodulators are key to mitigating the effects of frontal fibrosing alopecia and preventing permanent hair loss.
February 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks”
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, an elderly woman was diagnosed with tinea capitis and eyebrow involvement, which was initially misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, illustrating the importance of trichoscopy in correctly identifying this infection even in uncommon sites like the eyebrow.
8 citations
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October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 35-year-old man with Malassezia folliculitis occurring alongside granuloma annulare and alopecia areata, which had not been previously documented together.
September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This case report highlights that lipedematous scalp and alopecia areata may coexist and that precise diagnosis requires histopathologic examination.
In this case study, a 36-year-old male with symptoms of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei and frontal fibrosing alopecia tested negative for a specific mutation, highlighting genetic testing's potential to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes in these similar conditions.
June 2008 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This paper discusses various hair diseases and provides sample patient instruction sheets, offering a template for physicians to potentially integrate into their practice, but reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that seborrhoeic folliculitis may represent a unique form of cicatricial alopecia, linking chronic scalp dermatitis-folliculitis with low-grade inflammatory fibrosing alopecia.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
June 2023 in “Dermatology reports” In this report, the authors describe the case of an 83-year-old woman initially diagnosed with atrophic actinic keratosis, but further examination and skin biopsies at their clinic suggested the presence of an inflammatory disease, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing pemphigus.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks”
18 citations
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April 1986 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study with stumptailed macaques, topical minoxidil successfully induced hair regrowth on bald scalps and prevented baldness on non-bald scalps, with no observed side effects over nearly three years.
The document concludes that Androgenic Alopecia is a type of hair loss, commonly known as baldness.
16 citations
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January 1995 in “Dermatology” This case report discusses chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis with autoimmune and immune deficiencies in candidiasis-endocrinopathy syndrome, noting associated alopecia areata, ineffective topical immunotherapy, and asplenia.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes two guinea pigs infested with Acarus farris mites, which were successfully treated with Phoxim and removal of contaminated hay, leading to rapid resolution of skin lesions and alopecia.
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March 2024 in “Genes & Diseases” EBF1 controls hair type and length.
15 citations
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October 1976 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that Naked trait mice exhibit a decrease in certain low-molecular-weight proteins in their hair, which contain high levels of glycine and tyrosine, compared to normal mice.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”