18 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses trichoscopic features of hair disorders in individuals with dark skin phototypes and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for more specific diagnostic criteria for these populations.
18 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that Bio Skin Oil® reduced the appearance of non-keloid scars and striae, with significant improvements observed by both investigators and participants.
18 citations
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November 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Hungarica” This article describes the structure of ovine interdigital sinuses using scanning electron microscopy, highlighting features such as dense secretory material, hair presence, and classical apocrine secretion characteristics.
18 citations
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that squamous cell carcinomas of the scalp can become extraordinarily aggressive, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and careful use of treatment strategies like wide excision and radiation therapy.
18 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study speculates on a potential link between angiosarcoma and hair follicle miniaturization-induced alopecia in an elderly woman, suggesting possible directions for new treatment research.
18 citations
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July 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified five distinct scalp whorl patterns, noting that white males have the most distinct whorls, while African Americans and women more often exhibit a diffusion pattern.
18 citations
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report documents a successful response to griseofulvin and prednisolone treatment in a 12-year-old boy with lichen planopilaris, characterized by patchy hair loss and distinct skin changes.
18 citations
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March 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report presents a 28-year-old man with scarring alopecia unresponsive to topical treatments, alongside a family history of keratosis pilaris and unique curly scalp hair.
18 citations
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November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl with an extensive Microsporum canis scalp infection, highlighting griseofulvin as the preferred treatment and noting corticosteroids' benefit in severe inflammatory cases.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel dressings speed up healing and reduce scarring.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” This review discusses the current techniques for engineering microtissues, emphasizing the potential of continuous microfluidic processes to facilitate large-scale production, but reports no new experimental results.
17 citations
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” In this study, researchers found that WNT activation influenced FGF expression in human scalp-derived fibroblasts, with mouse model results showing FGF9 increased hair follicle number and diameter, while FGF7 reduced diameter.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This paper provides an overview of scalp cooling as an effective and safe intervention for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, addressing its impact on cancer patients and survivors.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that their system effectively supports the rapid formation of human hair follicle organoids, providing a platform for studying hair regeneration and drug screening.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that dissecting folliculitis is more common than previously thought in Taiwan, with obesity possibly linked to higher severity of this condition, but smoking not associated.
17 citations
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May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study identified specific reflectance confocal microscopy features that help differentiate scarring from non-scarring alopecia, providing a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
17 citations
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August 2014 in “The Anatomical Record” The researchers reported that scaffoldin, a protein identified in chicken embryos, likely plays a role in forming periderm granules and contributes to the soft cornification of embryonic epidermis.
17 citations
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the complex challenges of managing scalp and cranial deformities post-trauma or surgery, advocating for better multidisciplinary approaches to enhance outcomes, but reports no new results.
17 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses histologic findings in alopecia and emphasizes the importance of understanding normal follicular anatomy and cycles in transverse sections, without reporting new results.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found that SDR5A1 gene expression was similar between hirsute women, normal women, and men, suggesting it may not explain differences in hair growth among these groups.
17 citations
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This report describes a Danish family with autosomal dominant hypotrichosis, where affected members experienced gradual diffuse hair loss leading to near-total scalp alopecia by ages 14-21.
17 citations
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that daily selenium sulfide shampoos successfully removed fungal spores hidden beneath the hair cuticle in patients infected with ectothrix Microsporum canis.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that scalp involvement in dermatomyositis consistently shows a nonscarring pattern with chronic telogen effluvium, featuring telangiectasia and mucin deposition as universal histologic markers.
16 citations
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This small study reports that a 6-group geometric classification method is more reliable for classifying human hair curl, although a digital system could further reduce errors.
16 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this clinical study, the use of potentiated zinc pyrithione shampoo improved scalp health and hair surface characteristics, suggesting that unhealthy scalp conditions may negatively impact pre-emergent hair's cuticle surface.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this case report, an 18-year-old male with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, characterized by painful nodules and hair loss, showed successful treatment outcomes with oral isotretinoin therapy.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that donor strip scar width after hair transplantation was correlated with preoperative scalp laxity and elasticity but not with glidability.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study analyzed patch test results to identify allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis, finding nickel, cobalt, and balsam of Peru among the most common in the patient population.
16 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers characterized the normal scalp hair properties in South Koreans, observing that hair density declined with age and varied across scalp sites, while hair thickness patterns remained relatively stable until later in life.