51 citations
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses various techniques for evaluating hair shedding and alopecia but reports no new clinical results. The authors emphasize the value of specific clinical and instrumental methods in assessing hair growth.
45 citations
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, patients receiving adipose-derived stromal vascular cell transplantation for alopecia areata experienced significant hair regeneration, increased growth, and improved hair quality after 3 and 6 months, indicating potential efficacy of this stem cell-based therapy for hair loss.
45 citations
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March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, PRP injections for alopecia were found to improve hair volume and quality, with high patient satisfaction, particularly in those with less than 2 years of hair loss.
45 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study observed that long-term recombinant interferon alpha-2b therapy was associated with considerable hair loss in some patients, indicated by a telogen effluvium pattern on trichograms.
42 citations
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November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews” This review discusses the clinical features of SARS in children, noting milder symptoms compared to adults, and emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring for long-term effects; it reports no new treatment findings.
33 citations
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October 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a 6-year-old who developed autoimmune conditions including type III polyglandular autoimmune syndrome following drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, prompting an investigation into associated triggering factors.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of the Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and reports no new research findings.
29 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This review outlines the mechanisms, clinical features, and management strategies for alopecia areata and presents no new experimental findings.
29 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This paper reviews diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium in women, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management issues, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest effective treatments are available.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This narrative review discusses the evolution and diverse medical applications of laser technologies, particularly in dermatology and skin biology, without reporting new research findings.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.
25 citations
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this analysis, safety data from two clinical trials showed that baricitinib for severe alopecia areata had predictable side effects like infections and elevated CPK, with some serious adverse events noted at low incidence rates; no deaths were reported.
25 citations
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.
24 citations
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August 2020 in “AJGP” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to her previous COVID-19 infection.
22 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology” This review discusses the unique characteristics and taxonomy of Malassezia yeasts and examines current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in veterinary medicine; it reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This review examines the devices, mechanisms, risks, side effects, and regulatory differences in laser hair removal, particularly highlighting the lack of regulation in South Africa and its implications for patient safety.
20 citations
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
14 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia treated with platelet-rich plasma showed increased hair density and improved hair quality over six months, with no notable adverse effects, indicating that PRP may be an effective treatment option for this condition.
14 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This discussion highlights that alopecia areata incognita is challenging to diagnose and treat, with systemic corticosteroids potentially leading to remission when local treatments fail.
14 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This article reviews recent advances and therapeutic approaches in treating alopecia areata, highlighting new potential treatments like pulse corticosteroid therapy, but reports no new research findings.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” This study found that early-onset androgenetic alopecia, especially with a vertex pattern, may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome in men.
12 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review covers the current and potential medical uses of semifluorinated alkanes, including applications in eye surgery, drug delivery, and oxygen transport.
12 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines diagnostic possibilities for diffuse, nonscarring hair loss in women and reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of research in pharmacy practice” This study found that the combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate improved hair density and participant satisfaction in women with hair loss, suggesting its potential as an initial treatment option.
10 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study identified that certain diseases, including AIDS and systemic lupus erythematosus, may cause African hair to change to a silky, wavy texture similar to neonatal hair in affected patients.
10 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinics” This article presents a dissenting opinion, arguing that the case described by Dr. Molina et al. was diffuse alopecia areata, not acute alopecia areata as claimed, emphasizing the importance of distinct clinical differences.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, CRH receptor antagonists from Pulsatilla chinensis reversed stress hormone-induced changes in hair follicles and dermal papilla cells in a lab setting, suggesting potential pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications for treating stress-related hair loss.
8 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that a spermidine-based nutritional supplement increased the number of anagen phase hair follicles in healthy humans, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss conditions.
8 citations
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This study introduces a tabletop technique demonstrating that endogenous biomagnetic fields from human hair can induce red blood cells agglutination and Rouleaux formations.