1 citations
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January 2003 in “Benjamins eBooks” This study found no significant difference in hair cortisol concentrations between sows confined in farrowing crates and those in loose-housing systems, suggesting confinement may not affect chronic stress levels.
February 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This analysis highlighted the importance of integrating scientific literacy into chemical hair procedures, emphasizing that understanding the interaction of chemical agents with hair's biological structure and making evidence-based decisions can improve safety, predictability, and professional standards in the beauty industry.
February 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the complex role of scientific knowledge and professional expertise in safely performing chemical hair procedures, emphasizing the importance of education to prevent potential adverse effects like hair damage and scalp irritation.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia preferred shared decision-making with their doctors regarding treatment management.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses current visualization methods for assessing hair restoration therapy responses, noting imprecision in triangulated measurements and patient dissatisfaction with visible tattoos.
37 citations
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January 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This review highlights that scalp pruritus is a complex condition with various underlying causes, making it a challenge to diagnose and manage effectively. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive patient evaluation, history-taking, and personalized treatment strategies to address quality of life impacts.
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
May 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” In this case report, a 28-year-old Chinese man with severe dissecting cellulitis of the scalp experienced nodules resolution and hair regrowth after treatment with ixekizumab and tofacitinib, marking the first reported use of this drug combination for the condition.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 13-year-old boy with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp showed improvement in inflammatory lesions and hair regrowth after treatment with isotretinoin, sublingual minoxidil, and oral prednisolone, marking the youngest reported male case of this condition.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents a new surgical technique that frequently results in minimal scars visible to the naked eye, marking a significant improvement over traditional methods.
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January 2025 in “Head & Neck” In this report, researchers highlighted the snail flap as a highly reliable and minimally invasive reconstructive technique that preserves hair and requires minimal hospitalization, making it suitable for elderly or frail patients with moderate scalp defects.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research suggests that rice water may improve hair health by reducing breakage, repairing damage, enhancing flexibility, and hydrating the scalp, making it a popular choice for natural hair care products.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This publication outlines best practices in hair transplantation and scalp therapy, covering modern restoration techniques, patient assessments, and post-operative care to aid informed decision-making among patients and clinicians, with resources available for further reference in Kerala.
Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers reported significant hair growth in an 8-year-old with hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp after treatment with a combination of oral botanical extracts and minoxidil, marking the first documented use of botanical extracts as a potential therapeutic approach for this condition.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp triggered by contact dermatitis from a glued-on hair piece, marking the first instance of this specific cause.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” In this case report, a 65-year-old woman with non-small cell lung cancer experienced scarring alopecia with papulo-pustular lesions on the scalp due to gefitinib treatment, marking it as a rare instance of gefitinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that QR678 Neo® significantly enhanced hair regrowth, density, and shaft diameter in males with advanced androgenetic alopecia undergoing hair transplant surgery, compared to a conventional method, making it a promising adjunct treatment option.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this guide, the authors describe a scalp incision technique that minimizes damage to hair follicles and results in barely noticeable scars in hair-bearing areas.
Cicatricial alopecia can progress to complete hair loss, making diagnosis and management difficult.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No results are provided in this article as it lacks an available abstract, making it unclear what effects apremilast and tofacitinib have in a humanized mouse model of alopecia areata.
14 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of burn care & research” This case report in the American literature describes a severe full-thickness chemical burn on the scalp from hair-lightening solution and underscores the need for careful adherence to usage instructions.
11 citations
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November 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study describes the first known case of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp triggered by a burn from hair bleaching, which resolved completely with superpotent topical corticosteroids.
4 citations
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November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
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November 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that combining a large posterior Z-plasty with staged modified paramedian scalp reductions significantly minimized the "slot" defect scar following scalp reduction surgeries.
2 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This case report documents the rare occurrence of lipedematous scalp in two black Caribbean female siblings, suggesting a potential genetic factor and noting psychiatric co-morbidities as novel associations.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” This case report describes a ten-year-old boy with kerion celsi caused by Trichosporon asteroides, successfully treated with systemic fluconazole over eight weeks, marking the first documentation of this cause in the literature.
February 2024 in “Medical mycology case reports” This study reported the presence of dermatophyte macroconidia directly in clinical samples from a 3-year-old boy with tinea capitis, marking the first time this has been documented. The infection, caused by Microsporum ferrugineum, was successfully treated with systemic itraconazole and topical ketoconazole shampoo.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review derived guidelines for scalp surgery suggesting improved outcomes when avoiding neurovascular structures, preserving tissue integrity, and maintaining hair direction, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” This case report describes a patient with post-combustion alopecia and severe psychiatric issues who experienced significant quality of life improvements and social reintegration following follicular unit extraction.