5 citations
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January 1976 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that sodium and potassium hair levels may serve as sex-specific indicators, with slight differences in copper and iron content between males and females, particularly during the female reproductive period.
5 citations
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This report describes a rare case of a woman with keratosis follicularis presenting with extensive alopecia and nail abnormalities, adding to the medical literature due to its unusual presentation.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers developed a cellulose nanofiber-based scaffold containing sitagliptin and zinc sulfide nanoparticles, which promoted scarless healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats by targeting DPP4+ fibroblasts, suggesting a novel approach for improved wound healing and skin regeneration.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, researchers observed that alterations in scalp microbiota might be linked to inflammation associated with alopecia areata, but it's unclear if these microbiota changes cause or result from hair loss, necessitating further investigation into their causal relationship and mechanisms.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, using a 15-day regimen combining a scalp scrub and serum significantly improved dandruff and scalp health in participants, reducing flaking, increasing hair density and thickness, and enhancing hydration and overall scalp appearance.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cell Reports” This study found that mice lacking the CXCR2 receptor regenerated tissue scarlessly in various injury models and that administering plasma or G-CSF from these mice to wild-type mice also reduced scarring, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies to improve human skin wound healing.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” This study found that the structure and mineral content of dromedary camel hair, specifically the medulla patterns, medulla index, and elemental composition, change with age, revealing differences among camels aged 1 year, 3-5 years, and 8-10 years.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” In this survey study, participants from scalp cooling Facebook groups reported benefiting from shared experiences, instructions, insurance advice, and product recommendations, although only a minority sought dermatologist consultations, suggesting these groups provide a significant informational platform for chemotherapy-induced alopecia patients.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review examines the trichoscopic characteristics of scalp DLE and LPP, correlating these findings with histopathological data, but provides no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp cooling therapy is costly and often not covered by insurance, limiting access for low-income patients.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” In this study, predominant scalp bacteria, such as Cutibacterium acnes and Pseudomonas lini, were found to influence the expression of genes related to scalp and hair health in keratinocytes, potentially affecting scalp repair and hair growth.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that incorporating human adipose subcutaneous tissue in 3D organotypic skin cultures mimicking hypertrophic scar conditions improved epidermal homeostasis, formed a basement membrane similar to native skin, and reduced myofibroblast presence, indicating an anti-fibrotic effect.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This abstract does not provide specific results or a conclusion; additional context is needed to interpret the data.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reports that percutaneous superficial temporal arterial hyaluronidase injection effectively treated necrosis of the frontotemporal skin and ipsilateral scalp, with patients experiencing significant recovery in skin appearance and hair regrowth 2 to 3 months after injection, following complications from hyaluronic acid filler.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that one session of intradermal botulinum toxin type A injection decreased scalp sebum secretion and perception of greasiness more effectively than saline for up to 3 months.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that using autologous micrografts from scalp tissues significantly improved hair thickness and density in patients experiencing telogen effluvium following COVID-19, with notable improvements observed over a 6-month follow-up period.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Nursing” This study observed that women with early-stage breast cancer often felt inadequately prepared for the discomfort and time commitments of scalp cooling during chemotherapy, leading to the development of patient-co-produced informational resources to better prepare them.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing primary cicatricial alopecias and explores how improved communication and digital pathology could enhance diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that both the sebum composition and microbial imbalance on the scalp may play a role in the development of androgenetic alopecia among Japanese males.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” This study suggests that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may be part of the spectrum of autoinflammatory dermatoses, rather than a unique skin disorder.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study observed that adding low-level light therapy with the GentleWaves® device to Minoxidil significantly boosted hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia by reducing scalp inflammation.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study suggests that the developed PBPK model effectively predicts pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of topical finasteride and minoxidil on the scalp, indicating potential broader applicability for other formulations.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, researchers found that washing hair 5–6 times per week results in higher satisfaction and better objective and subjective hair and scalp conditions among Asian populations, with no observed detrimental effects from frequent washing.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that scalp micropigmentation minimized visible fading over time and led to high patient satisfaction in treating scalp pigmentation issues, with all participants willing to recommend the procedure.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found no significant proteomic differences in hair samples across racial or geometric groups in a culturally diverse South African cohort, highlighting the limited value of racial classification in precision medicine.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This report describes two scalp lichen simplex chronicus cases with hair loss and intense itching, noting unique dermoscopic and histopathological features.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study found that near-infrared microscopy can effectively detect complete medulla loss in scalp hair, which may serve as a potential biomarker for breast cancer diagnosis.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review explores the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and treatment challenges of scalp basal cell carcinoma, noting its potential aggressiveness and difficulty in treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections increased hair diameter in the treated Pakistani population, with significant improvements observed in both men and women.