7 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a vegetarian diet preference, atopy history, and paternal family history were associated with a higher likelihood of premature hair graying in young adults.
7 citations
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes an 18-year-old man with pili annulati, characterized by a "shagreened" appearance of the hair shaft with alternate bright and dark bands and wide holes throughout the cortex.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This report describes a case of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in a postmenopausal woman, highlighting its distinction from other forms of lichen planopilaris and pattern hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that treating hair with a 1% cotton honeydew extract improves smoothness and reduces chipping compared to untreated hair, confirmed by clinical and SEM evaluations.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” This case report describes a potential drug-induced localized scleroderma in a Persian cat following the application of a 'spot-on' treatment.
5 citations
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March 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that hair implantation using a biocompatible polyamide fiber resulted in very satisfactory improvements with a low rate of adverse events among 196 patients.
5 citations
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November 2005 This review discusses the applications of confocal laser scanning microscopy in visualizing fluorescent compounds within the skin, noting its potential for tracking drug carriers and enhancing penetration studies, but reports no new results.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, researchers introduced the Sanusi FUE Score Scale to better predict and grade the difficulty of follicular unit excision hair transplantation by accounting for diverse hair and skin types, with further validation needed.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Gagamhwajung-hwan may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
4 citations
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October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
4 citations
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that using body hair along with scalp hair in hair transplantation can significantly increase visual density and improve coverage in patients with higher grades of androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that Galla chinensis solution significantly improved skin lesions and fungal eradication in dermatophytosis-infected dogs, showing over 85% efficacy in fungal removal after 14 days and outperforming the positive control treatment.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” In this clinical report, oriental medicine treatment was observed to regrow hair on alopecia areata patches and reduce lymphadenopathy symptoms in a 27-year-old patient.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that scanning electron microscopy can identify four specific hair morphology patterns in alopecia areata patients, offering a less invasive diagnostic option compared to punch biopsy.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This review discusses therapeutic principles for managing hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia during the menopausal transition and peri-/postmenopause but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 1977 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study found that mink pelts with "singe" and "red hip" defects often exhibit split hair tips and altered cuticle structures, which may contribute to their undesired metallic sheen.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study identified 43 patients with psoriasiform skin reactions associated with Brazilian Keratin Treatment, suggesting this adverse effect may be underdiagnosed and important to recognize through clinical and dermatoscopic features.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Fashion business” This study found that keratin essence effectively protected hair structure against dye-induced damage, potentially improving coloring efficiency in damaged hair observed from a single individual.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that treating patchy alopecia areata with fractional CO2 laser and topical triamcinolone acetonide was more effective and safer than intralesional triamcinolone, despite higher initial discomfort, as it resulted in greater patient satisfaction and fewer adverse effects like skin atrophy.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study conducted at a tertiary dermatological clinic, researchers identified and described the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features of preclinical folliculitis keloidalis, including novel dermoscopic findings such as perifollicular scale, which was associated with fibrosis.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” This study explored the molecular biology of skin adaptations in pangolins, revealing that certain genes for lipid synthesis have inactive patterns, while others related to skin function remain intact, suggesting complex evolutionary changes in their skin physiology.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study explores various tests that can be performed during teledermatology visits, such as self-conducted pull tests and ponytail thickness measurements, along with imaging tools, to assess hair loss virtually.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, combining 2% minoxidil with weekly microneedling significantly improved hair regrowth in women with female pattern hair loss compared to using minoxidil alone, with an 85% effective rate reported in the group receiving both treatments over a 24-week period.
This chapter provides an overview of the complex chemical and physical structure of the hair surface, detailing how factors like ethnicity, environmental stress, and cosmetic treatments can alter its properties and influence the adhesion of hair care products.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses using the ImageMeter mobile app to calculate scalp area for PRP treatment in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is significantly associated with an increased risk of Metabolic Syndrome, particularly in early-onset male cases and females exhibiting severe AGA.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This article discusses the familiarity of identifying male androgenetic alopecia but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “ARC journal of dermatology” This study introduced and evaluated Ahmad's NPRT system for documenting hair loss, finding it helpful in assessing the specific state of male pattern baldness in 500 patients.