July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reports two cases of central serous chorioretinopathy developing after intralesional corticosteroid injections to the scalp for alopecia areata, suggesting a potential association that warrants cautious use and monitoring for ocular complications.
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October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma prepared using a double-spin method may be more effective for treating female pattern hair loss than single-spin PRP, although VEGF concentration was unaffected by either preparation method.
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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.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a vibration anesthetic device during scalp mesotherapy significantly reduced pain in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to the non-vibration side.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigates the effects of ice cooling and vibration on reducing pain during platelet-rich plasma injections for alopecia, especially due to concerns about lidocaine reducing PRP efficacy.
April 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that ring block anesthesia was the most acceptable method for reducing pain during platelet-rich plasma injections for hair loss.
May 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” LGFs slightly improve hair transplant results more than PRP.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers reported that both PRP and L-GF injections are effective in enhancing hair density and reducing recovery time post-transplantation in men with androgenetic alopecia, with L-GF showing slightly better but statistically insignificant results.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observes that TYK2 inhibition with BMS-986202 may extend hair follicle growth phases and decrease inflammatory cell markers in alopecia areata, suggesting potential for clinical application.
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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.
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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.
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses a case of alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and trichostasis spinulosa, highlighting how dermoscopy can help differentiate black dots from trichostasis spinulosa lesions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser hair removal can be an effective last-resort treatment for men with stubborn Alopecia Areata who want to be uniformly bald.
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October 2017 Vibration anesthesia can significantly lessen the pain during hair restoration surgery.
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November 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide at both 5 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL concentrations had similar effectiveness and safety for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with no significant difference in response rates or side effects between the two dosage groups.
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July 2023 in “Cutis” This study suggests that scalp rolling could be a promising and affordable adjuvant treatment for alopecia areata, potentially promoting hair regrowth by enhancing the effects of topical medications and inducing collagen.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this clinical trial, adding topical calcipotriol to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide significantly increased hair regrowth efficacy in scalp alopecia areata patches compared to steroids alone, but not in beard patches, with a lower incidence of atrophy observed.
May 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” This report details a rare case of lipedematous alopecia with classical symptoms, including scalp swelling and patchy hair loss in a 40-year-old woman.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” This review discusses the spectrum of lupus erythematosus conditions, specifically focusing on the different forms of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, and reports no clinical results.
December 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, PRP treatment for scalp hair restoration, combined with finasteride and minoxidil, resulted in reduced hair fall, stronger hair, and satisfactory regrowth in patients, with a satisfaction level of up to 90%.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This case report describes a rare instance where scalp psoriasis mimicked severe alopecia, initially misdiagnosed as central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injections of cultured autologous dermal sheath cup cells for androgenetic alopecia showed hair loss stabilization at 24 months without serious adverse effects and a sustained response in some participants.
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June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” This study presents the first reported case of kerion-type scalp mycosis caused by Aspergillus protuberus, emphasizing the importance of mycological examination when diagnosing unusual scalp infections, especially in children.
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June 1934 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” This review discusses cases of ringworm of the scalp, highlighting the potential for spontaneous cure when the infection is caused by an organism pathogenic to animals, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.