14 citations
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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.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells reduced hair follicle aging and promoted hair regeneration in models by upregulating COL17A1 through the miR-21-5p/DKK2/Wnt/β-catenin axis, outperforming existing treatments like minoxidil.
52 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study demonstrated the expression of type 1 interferon-related proteins in inflammatory lesions of alopecia areata, showing a distinct distribution pattern compared to cicatricial alopecia.
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.
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.
This study observed that in young women, the scalp microbiota is influenced by sebum level, barrier sensitivity, and lifestyle factors, with barrier sensitivity emerging as a key factor, offering insights for further research into scalp health and conditions.
16 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study found that type 2 diabetes was associated with a higher risk of severe central scalp hair loss in African American women.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
January 2016 in “International archives of medicine” In this study, a significant relationship was observed between hair coloring and both hair damage and scalp problems among students at the University of Sumatera Utara.
April 2024 in “Deleted Journal” The authors suggest that scalp pain resulting from infestations, infections, or inflammatory diseases should be included in the next classification of headaches, as it currently lacks clear clinical characteristics and inclusion in the ICHD-3 criteria.
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.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study of a TRPS type I patient, many genes related to keratin and hair development were down-regulated in balding scalp areas, providing new insights into TRPS and hair morphogenesis.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.
100 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that finasteride's effect on promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia may be due to its inhibition of 5aR2 localized in hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, selenium disulfide shampoo was found to reduce dandruff severity and rebalance the scalp microbiome in individuals with all hair types experiencing moderate to severe dandruff, with subjects reporting high satisfaction and good tolerance over a 6-week period.
23 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 47 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature Genetics”
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study emphasizes the need for personalized hair care strategies based on in-depth diagnostics, taking into account scalp type, environmental factors, and the microbiome, suggesting that this holistic approach could improve hair condition.
26 citations
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December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma combined with topical minoxidil was more effective in increasing hair density for male-type baldness than either treatment alone.
5 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study observed that basal cell carcinoma on the scalp shares more similar characteristics with truncal lesions than facial lesions, despite the scalp's proximity to the face.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in children with skin of color.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified changes in immune activation, ferroptosis, and structural genes in alopecia areata subtypes, suggesting molecular markers that might help understand disease variability and guide future treatments.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this report, a unique case of lupus panniculitis of the scalp was diagnosed in a 40-year-old woman presenting with non-scarring patchy alopecia, which responded completely to oral prednisolone and methotrexate treatment.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” This review discusses genetic conditions linked to complete scalp alopecia in children, identifying six genetic causes, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study of photobiomodulation therapy devices for androgenetic alopecia found variable improvements in hair grade across different skin types and devices, suggesting a need for larger, more comprehensive trials.
65 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, finasteride doses as low as 0.2 mg per day significantly reduced both scalp skin and serum DHT levels in men with androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
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July 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article evaluates reflectance confocal microscopy features of scalp melanoma but reports no new clinical results, suggesting further investigation is needed.
49 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the hHa7 gene in hair follicle trichocytes is the first identified to have its expression directly regulated by androgens, suggesting it as a marker for androgen action on hair follicles.