September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
44 citations
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
18 citations
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July 2018 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” This study reported that the most common skin diseases among children in the Erzincan region of Turkey were preventable conditions, like acne and warts, suggesting the need for enhanced health education and preventive care.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Psoriasis : Targets and Therapy” This review discusses the complexities of managing adolescent psoriasis amidst challenges like identity formation and parent-adolescent dynamics, and proposes updated management strategies for 21st-century adolescents, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” This study observed that skin diseases had a small to moderate impact on patients' quality of life at a primary healthcare setting, suggesting the need for better training and medication availability for healthcare professionals.
August 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that 29.1% of Cochrane Skin Group reviews provided strong evidence for or against interventions, showing their potential impact on clinical decision-making.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that shampoos sold in pharmacies generally contain fewer regulated allergens under EU law compared to those sold in mass-market stores or by mail order, and pharmacy-sold baby shampoos were allergen-free.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that dandruff-affected scalp skin has increased T-cell infiltration in the epidermis and a reduction in the hair follicle's physiological immune privilege, particularly in the suprabulbar outer root sheath area, indicating a distinct immune microenvironment compared to healthy scalp.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” This article discusses a novel hypothesis on the role of hair follicles in dandruff pathogenesis, focusing on immune response and inflammation due to scalp microbiota changes and sebum by-products, but reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review details how zinc pyrithione's anti-fungal activity makes it a successful treatment for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, by effectively targeting Malassezia yeast in the scalp.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This review highlights that scalp pruritus is a complex condition with various underlying causes, making it a challenge to diagnose and manage effectively. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive patient evaluation, history-taking, and personalized treatment strategies to address quality of life impacts.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Life” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a reversible hair loss condition following COVID-19, is influenced by factors like stress and inflammation, but appropriate dermatological treatment can aid recovery, as highlighted by a clinical case example.
November 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 13 citations
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April 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that dandruff-afflicted individuals had a less integrated microbial network on the scalp and hair surface compared to healthy individuals, with more positive interactions and unstable connections.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article discusses various aspects of hair and scalp health, ancient philosophical perspectives on hair, and causes of hair disorders in children, without reporting new clinical results.
21 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Medicina” This review found that oral JAK inhibitors, used off-label in various inflammatory skin disorders, often resulted in rapid and sustained clinical improvements with acceptable safety over several months, although the evidence is drawn from case-based reports.
August 2022 in “Case reports” In this case report, isotretinoin treatment led to complete remission of folliculitis decalvans lesions in a 26-year-old male after a year and a half, despite the lack of certain histopathology images and control tests; the findings also suggest potential familial clustering needing further genetic investigation.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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October 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses how dermoscopy, particularly "entomodermoscopy," aids in diagnosing skin infestations and infectious dermatoses, enhancing clinical evaluations, and monitoring treatment efficacy for conditions like scabies, pediculosis, myiasis, and tungiasis.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This paper summarizes the foundation and proceedings of the first International Congress of SAARCUM, which addressed the growing issue of antifungal therapy failures in South Asia but reports no new research findings.
April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted the complexity of managing psychocutaneous disorders, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, family physicians, and social support to address associated psychiatric diagnoses, risk factors like suicide, and ensure effective treatment.
36 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, trichoscopic characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, without providing new clinical findings.
6 citations
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April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This report describes a rare scalp condition in children with features similar to tinea capitis but shows negative fungal cultures, and suggests possible slow improvement with griseofulvin in two cases.
February 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that pityriasis capitis was the most common skin disease among 507 hostellers in Pudukottai, followed by acne vulgaris and pediculosis capitis, with factors such as poor hygiene, lack of sunscreen use, junk food intake, and stress contributing to their prevalence.
27 citations
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April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews approaches to diagnosing and treating dermatophytosis and pityriasis versicolor, noting a significant change in the epidemiology of tinea capitis and highlighting the limitations of certain diagnostic techniques.
January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that trichoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying hair loss patterns in women and can help avoid scalp biopsies in unclear cases.