May 2025 in “Arquivos Catarinenses de Medicina” In this case report, an 8-year-old girl with burn-induced cicatricial alopecia showed improved graft survival after hair transplantation due to preparatory microfat grafting, which enhanced tissue conditions and possibly increased follicular unit survival rates to about 80%, higher than typically expected.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In this case series, restarting Janus kinase inhibitors after pregnancy led to hair regrowth in women with alopecia areata, but highlights the lack of standardized treatment guidelines for those planning pregnancy.
This study reports that using stamps to mark scalp incisions with gentian violet ink and a barrier film improved incision symmetry and maintained slot visibility for hair graft insertion in the frontal region.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who discontinued and restarted methotrexate had less improvement in disease activity, more side effects, and more initial comorbidities than those who persisted on the therapy.
March 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” A man's fertility improved after he stopped taking finasteride but worsened again when he restarted the medication.
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November 2013 in “The BMJ” This study observed a temporal association between tamsulosin use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and an increased risk of severe hypotension requiring hospital admission during the first eight weeks of treatment initiation and restart.
August 2024 in “Anatomía Digital” This study reviewed literature on reconstructive surgery, highlighting its role in restoring form and function after significant damage, and discussed common techniques, technological advancements like 3D printing, and challenges, including ethical and psychological considerations, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive patient care and expectation management.
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study reported that FDG PET/CT imaging provided additional information that significantly impacted the treatment and prognosis in seven out of ten canine cancer patients, suggesting its potential in veterinary oncology.
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October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report highlights a case where a woman's use of the dopamine agonist pramipexole for Parkinson's disease was associated with hair loss, which improved after discontinuing the drug.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Adolescent Health” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that persistent discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones among transgender adolescents was rare, mainly due to achieving gender expression goals or access issues, with very few reidentifying with their birth-assigned sex.
November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review of the JEADV editorial report highlights the journal's significant growth in submissions, quality, and impact over the course of the pandemic, but offers no new research findings.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
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August 1973 in “American Heart Journal” Propranolol can cause reversible hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This case study documents a potential relationship between venlafaxine use and the onset of paranoia, which resolved upon discontinuation and recurred when reintroduced.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This case study reports generalized keratosis pilaris as a rare cutaneous side effect of nilotinib in a 40-year-old woman with chronic myeloid leukemia, highlighting the need for awareness among physicians.
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January 1996 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” In this study, a 33-year-old HIV-infected man experienced alopecia areata after beginning zidovudine therapy, which reversed upon discontinuation.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with progressive alopecia areata who experienced hair regrowth while treated with tocilizumab for posterior uveitis, suggesting the potential for this drug to affect hair loss and regrowth by disrupting interleukin-6 signaling.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports an improvement in lymphomatoid papulosis type A in a 52-year-old patient who concurrently used hormone-replacement therapy.
January 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This study reports on a 14-year-old male with refractory diffuse alopecia areata who achieved full hair density restoration after three monthly sessions of microneedling combined with triamcinolone, dutasteride, and synthetic exosome treatment, highlighting exosomes' potential for enhancing traditional therapies in autoimmune hair loss cases.
April 2025 in “The American journal of patient health info.” This source highlights that women with PCOS often face hormonal imbalances leading to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and increased risks of conditions such as infertility and type 2 diabetes, while lifestyle changes remain crucial for managing PCOS.
January 2025 in “Universidad de Córdoba Insitutional Repository (Universidad de Córdoba)” In this study, researchers observed that individuals with alopecia areata exhibited significant changes in scalp microbiota diversity and composition, which were linked to disease severity and inflammation markers, though it remains unclear if these microbial shifts are a cause or a result of hair loss.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this in-vitro study on human hair follicle cultures, researchers reported that the HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX significantly enhanced hair bulb growth and dermal papilla regeneration compared to other treatments, suggesting a potential new approach for managing hair loss and promoting growth.
January 2024 in “The American journal of medicine” In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that melatonin influences gene expression related to cashmere growth cycles in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats, potentially aiding in understanding and enhancing cashmere yield through molecular regulation.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
5-ARI therapy may help prevent prostate cancer progression.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This correspondence discusses different approaches to managing patients on the anti-platelet medication Plavix and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.