55 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that repeated microneedle stimulation in mice promoted hair growth and increased the expression of hair-growth-related genes, suggesting potential therapeutic uses for alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This report suggests that correcting nutritional deficiencies may improve hair quality in patients with Monilethrix and similar hair shaft disorders, though it is not a cure.
January 2019 in “Global Dermatology” This review discusses the genetic disorder, monilethrix, characterized by fragile, brittle hair and its inheritance patterns, and reports no new clinical results.
44 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical and diagnostic features of hair shaft disorders, emphasizing the role of structured patient assessments and the avoidance of hair trauma, but reports no new results.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes existing research on the use of finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, reporting its effectiveness at 1 mg/day and a strong safety profile, but presents no new findings.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine for managing resistant hirsutism, providing guidance based on existing clinical data, but reports no new results.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This paper reviews different types of hair shaft dysplasias and does not report any new clinical findings.
12 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports the first cases of loose anagen hair syndrome in dark-skinned children from Upper Egypt, noting it may be under-diagnosed and primarily causes cosmetic concerns without affecting general health.
12 citations
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June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, hair restoration surgery using mini-micrograft techniques successfully improved aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction in women with hypotrichosis of the pubis, particularly when preoperative evaluation matched pubic hair design to individual patient preferences.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman who experienced hair breakage along her anterior hairline due to the formation of bubbles in the hair shafts from blow-drying techniques.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This report discusses a case of hair toe tourniquet syndrome in an infant and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article reviews common scalp and hair disorders in children and adolescents and outlines diagnostic approaches, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that autologous whole fat injection in the scalp considerably increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the unique management skills necessary for building a successful hair restoration surgery team and contrasts them with managing a general cosmetic surgery practice, without reporting new research findings.
2 citations
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November 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article reviews methods for standardizing patient photographs in hair restorative surgery and reports no clinical findings; it highlights the importance of consistent photographic techniques.
1 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
1 citations
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May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
December 2024 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” In this study, researchers developed and assessed two polyherbal hair tonic formulations, finding that Hair Tonic A containing 10% white tea extract improved hair thickness, manageability, and anti-frizz properties, particularly for blonde and black hair, while demonstrating greater stability compared to Hair Tonic B.
November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This review examines the benefits and preparation methods of herbal versus chemical depilatories, highlighting the potential safety and efficacy advantages of herbal ingredients but provides no new experimental findings.
April 2019 in “Archives of aesthetic plastic surgery” This study evaluated an 808-nm diode laser at different fluences for permanent axillary hair removal in Korean women and found that high-fluence treatment (14 J/cm2) effectively reduced hair density and thickness, with no significant difference in comfort compared to lower fluences.
32 citations
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses recent surgical and medical advancements in hair restoration techniques but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the potential effectiveness of cell therapy for hair loss, highlighting promising early findings but emphasizing that more research is needed to explore specific therapies like autologous fat grafting and mesenchymal stem cells.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this phase 1B clinical trial, sublingual minoxidil was tested for its effects on male and female pattern hair loss in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled setting, but the abstract does not provide specific results or conclusions.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining poly-l-lactic acid microthread therapy with minoxidil improved hair density and appearance more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a handheld massage device during hair transplant significantly reduces pain for most patients.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that metabolic syndrome negatively affected the response to intradermal dutasteride injection in female pattern hair loss, with participants showing reduced terminal hair and increased vellus hair compared to those without the syndrome.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study observed that patients with certain medical histories and hair care practices, such as using hooded dryers and wearing natural hairstyles, had higher odds of improvement in CCCA treatment outcomes.