August 2021 in “International journal of advanced research” In this study, PRP therapy initially improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia, but effects decreased over time, suggesting additional treatment may be needed for sustained results.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that PRP therapy resulted in better hair growth and patient satisfaction than minoxidil therapy in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, and patients with higher platelet counts in PRP experienced greater improvement.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review covers the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting an ongoing need for effective therapies.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that three sessions of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF+) significantly improved hair follicle density, hair volume, and thickness, as well as patient satisfaction in women with female pattern hair loss, with only minor self-limited adverse effects reported.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review article reports recent advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating various hair loss conditions, like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including their genetic factors and new therapeutic options, while also examining the impact of COVID-19 on hair loss.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may offer a simple and cost-effective treatment option for androgenetic alopecia in men, with around 70% of participants showing mild to excellent improvement.
This study found that combining PRP with microneedling was more effective than PRP alone in improving hair growth and patient perception of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia up to Hamilton-Norwood grade 4.
September 2025 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This study found that combining PRP with concentrated growth factors was more effective than PRP alone in promoting hair regrowth for patients with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may effectively treat androgenetic alopecia and could potentially replace topical minoxidil, offering promising results in terms of hair growth and patient satisfaction.
January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may be a useful alternative to 5% topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, with differences in the effectiveness and patient satisfaction outcomes observed.
January 2026 in “http://isrctn.com/” The food supplement may help reduce hair shedding and improve hair growth.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, Pilopeptan® Intensive, a nutritional supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, Group B vitamins, and zinc, was found to significantly improve hair parameters in telogen effluvium patients, with sustained benefits observed posttreatment, although mild side effects were reported by some participants.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a wheat polar lipid complex supplement significantly reduced hair loss and improved hair growth and volume in women experiencing acute hair shedding, including postmenopausal women.
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December 2012 in “Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis” This article presents a case of syphilitic alopecia in a man, where treatment with benzathine penicillin G led to dramatic hair regrowth and resolution of syphilitic lesions within three months.
December 2025 in “Dermatological Health” This case report describes how a 23-year-old woman experienced eyebrow thinning and hair loss linked to cosmetic use, with diagnostic tests confirming follicular damage. Discontinuing the product led to eyebrow regrowth, highlighting potential risks from cosmetics and the value of non-invasive diagnostics for evaluation.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found an increase in allergic contact dermatitis cases linked to natural products like propolis and marigold, predominantly affecting women in a Bulgarian population.
9 citations
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October 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with primary cutaneous natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, where monoclonal Epstein–Barr virus genome expansion was associated with terminal aggressive behavior after an indolent clinical course.
5 citations
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May 2018 in “PloS one” This study demonstrated that both classical and atypical BSE strains from cattle can be transmitted to goats, highlighting the importance of surveillance in protecting public health.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This case study reports a 26-year-old male with secondary syphilitic alopecia misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, likely contracted through non-penetrative sexual contact. Effective treatment with intramuscular benzathine penicillin G led to complete hair regrowth within three months.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” This case report describes a 46-year-old Japanese man with syphilitic alopecia and HIV who showed rapid improvement and hair regrowth after taking ampicillin.
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February 2023 in “ACS omega” In this study, grape seed oil was found to be the most effective herbal oil for improving gloss and reducing fractures in various hair types.
76 citations
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses clinical methods for diagnosing alopecia and examines current treatments for both cicatricial and noncicatricial forms but provides no new clinical results.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
December 2018 in “Esperienze dermatologiche” A lotion with Centella asiatica extract reduced hair loss by 41% and increased hair strength without side effects.
180 citations
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November 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that fluoxetine did not demonstrate short-term efficacy in treating trichotillomania in a placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover setting.
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June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified acute localized telogen effluvium as a histopathologic mechanism for temporal hair loss following rhytidectomy.