51 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses SARS-CoV-2-induced telogen effluvium in a multicentric study and reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that a genetic test using 5 to 20 SNPs can predict male pattern baldness with variable accuracy in European men, especially those aged 50 and older.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that transdermal testosterone significantly increased the frequency of satisfactory sexual events in women experiencing SSRI/SNRI-related loss of libido, but did not improve overall sexual self-rating scores.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this clinical study, low-level laser therapy using the HANDI-DOME LASER device increased hair counts by 51% compared to controls, indicating its potential as a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women aged 18 to 60.
32 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study noted that among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, androgenetic alopecia was prevalent, and severe cases were associated with adverse outcomes such as respiratory failure, highlighting a possible link with androgen sensitivity.
32 citations
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair shedding in women and does not offer new research results; it highlights the need for objective criteria to define excessive hair shedding.
29 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that severe androgenic alopecia in hospitalized men was associated with a higher likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19.
29 citations
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April 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss awaiting treatment tend to underestimate their hair loss severity compared to their clinicians' evaluations.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study found that Greek adult women with scarring alopecia experience more significant psychological burden and quality of life impairment compared to those with non-scarring alopecia.
28 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reported that treatments using ADSC-CM improved hair growth in all participants, with the most pronounced results after four sessions within three to four months.
27 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This abstract outlines a questionnaire study conducted among doctors and nurses in Turkey during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, but it provides no new results.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that premature hair graying in young Turkish men and women is associated with emotional stress, alcohol consumption, chronic diseases, and a family history of graying.
24 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights current knowledge about quality of life assessment in alopecia areata, noting limited use of existing instruments and a need for further validation.
23 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, oral finasteride improved the quality of life for male patients with androgenetic alopecia, but it did not significantly reduce anxiety or correlate with reported anxiety levels.
19 citations
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June 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study reported that women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher rates of clinically significant insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness than women without the condition, highlighting the need for sleep disorder screening in this population.
19 citations
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December 2008 in “Medical Journal of Australia” This study found no significant association between the degree of male-pattern baldness and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in healthy middle-aged and older men.
18 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that Bio Skin Oil® reduced the appearance of non-keloid scars and striae, with significant improvements observed by both investigators and participants.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” In this study, once-daily treatment with bimatoprost 0.03% solution significantly increased eyelash growth, thickness, and darkness in patients with chemotherapy-induced eyelash loss compared to placebo, and was well tolerated over one year.
16 citations
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March 2006 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This report describes five cases where sudden akathisia occurred in female patients with bipolar disorder after a ziprasidone dose reduction, emphasizing potential unexpected side effects of second-generation antipsychotics.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” This study found that men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis did not show mutual exclusivity with androgenetic alopecia, as some exhibited advanced hair loss.
14 citations
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June 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale (AASIS) is a better tool than the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index (AA-QLI) for assessing patient-reported outcomes in alopecia areata.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improves health utility scores compared to untreated androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, as perceived by laypeople.
14 citations
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January 2003 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that the scalp coverage scoring (SCS) method is a non-invasive and reproducible technique that effectively measures hair growth and loss dynamics in male subjects with androgenetic alopecia.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Life sciences” This meta-analysis suggests that combining Kang-ai injection with platinum-based chemotherapy may improve tumor response, performance status, immune functions, and reduce adverse reactions in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
12 citations
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October 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that polycaprolactone gel injections were significantly more effective than sodium hyaluronate gel in improving nasolabial fold severity for Chinese patients over 12 months, with similar rates of mild injection-related adverse events between the groups.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, individuals with body-focused repetitive behaviors reported increased symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the psychological impact of pandemic-related societal changes on this population.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy aided in assessing treatment responses for patchy alopecia areata, with both intralesional corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma showing effectiveness, but only PRP significantly improved patient symptom impact scores.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Results are not reported in this letter to the editor on the use of scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads for hair restoration.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This case study found that pharmacopuncture and needle-embedding therapy improved hair loss and physical condition in a woman with androgenetic alopecia, but further clinical studies are needed.
9 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.