30 citations
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May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report reviews familial cases of aplasia cutis of the scalp, noting large irregular defects at the vertex or anterior along the sagittal suture in six families.
30 citations
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” This case study reports that a patient with extensive scalp scarring achieved an excellent cosmetic result when transplanted chest hair grew from an average of 4 cm at transplant to 15 cm after 18 months.
29 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes cases of unusual scalp whorl patterns, including triple parietal and right temporal whorls, that were associated with normal development, and discusses theories of hair whorl development.
28 citations
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March 1973 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that hair follicles from balding men show significant metabolic differences compared to those from non-balding individuals, particularly in their ability to process dehydroepiandrosterone.
28 citations
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August 2003 in “Steroids” This study found that untreated hirsute patients have lower expression of type 2 17β-HSD mRNA in scalp hairs, indicating potential disturbances in androgen metabolism, compared to treated hirsute patients.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that improved outcomes in scalp surgery were achieved by utilizing knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the scalp to avoid complications like unsightly scars and distorted hair patterns.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study characterized the stress-strain properties of the human scalp and found that its stiffness increases significantly with load, providing valuable insights for planning scalp surgery procedures.
28 citations
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October 1992 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, Scalp Immersion Proxigraphy (SIP) was shown to produce more accurate measurements of linear hair growth rate than crude phototrichogram techniques, suggesting SIP's suitability for clinical trials monitoring hair growth.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses the main issues affecting hair health, assesses the safety of certain shampoo ingredients, and highlights areas for future research; it reports no clinical results.
27 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Advanced Nursing” The research observed that a penguin cap scalp cooling system may effectively reduce chemotherapy-induced alopecia, though its success varies due to individual characteristics and treatment regimens.
26 citations
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case report describes two instances of rare linear alopecia on the occipital scalp, associated histologically with lupus erythematosus profundus, despite resembling alopecia areata clinically.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
26 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This report describes a 33-year-old woman who developed alopecia neoplastica due to gastric adenocarcinoma, highlighting the role of tumor invasion in hair follicle atrophy.
26 citations
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December 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, micropigmentation was reported to be an effective method for camouflaging hair loss and scalp scars in Korean patients, with high satisfaction in 42 out of 43 cases.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” This review discusses advancements in techniques for scalp reconstruction, highlighting improved cosmetic outcomes and reduced morbidity, but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of oncology practice” This study found that scalp cooling effectively reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss, especially with taxane-based regimens, and recent U.S. trials support its safety, despite logistical and insurance challenges.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “Surgical Neurology” This case study describes successful treatment of a left temporal scalp arteriovenous malformation through a multidisciplinary approach combining endovascular embolization and surgical excision, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
25 citations
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed increases in scalp blood flow following the application of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% hexyl nicotinate in individuals with alopecia.
24 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling improved hair density and thickness with minimal side effects in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that oxidative stress contributes to dandruff, and using a potentiated ZPT shampoo improves scalp and hair condition by reducing oxidative stress.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
24 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article discusses using cosmetic hair products alongside medical treatments for hair conditions to enhance patient self-esteem and quality of life, without reporting new clinical results.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 45-year-old Japanese woman with metastatic cervical cancer, including rare scalp metastases, who experienced severe scalp tenderness and patchy hair loss before her death.
24 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that HSP27 protein shows varied expression in human scalp hair follicles across anagen, catagen, and telogen stages, suggesting a role in hair follicle biology.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Transgender health” In this case report, a transgender woman experienced scalp hair regrowth after approximately six months of oral estradiol and spironolactone treatment, achieving testosterone levels within the normal female range.
23 citations
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November 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study suggests that trichoscopy may assist in diagnosing pemphigus, particularly for scalp-specific lesions, by identifying certain characteristic features.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Breast” This study investigated scalp cooling in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding that those who reached a lower mean scalp skin temperature of 18 °C during cooling were less likely to require a wig or head covering compared to those with higher temperatures.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” This study found that sensor-controlled scalp cooling was effective in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy, particularly in premenopausal patients and those without systemic comorbidities or additional medications.