March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that N-acetyl-GED may protect and partially rescue human hair follicles from experimentally-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition ex vivo, suggesting its potential in treating scarring alopecias like lichen planopilaris.
15 citations
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August 2015 in “Scanning” This study suggests that corkscrew hairs in tinea capitis result from internal hair damage by Trichophyton violaceum and external resistance from scalp scales.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” This study reviewed the medical literature on generalized woolly hair and reported that while there are no effective treatments, some narratives suggest that topical Minoxidil may help with hypotrichosis associated with the condition.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, two cases of cutis verticis gyrata were associated with chronic traction alopecia due to tight hairstyles, highlighting the need to consider hairstyling history in diagnosis and management.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study evaluated donor area scars in hair restoration using a new assessment scale and found that most patients had good quality scars, with average scores of 15 or less out of 40.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
January 2024 in “Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine” This study observed that adipose tissue infiltration and ESGC displacement in scalp biopsies were more frequently found in frontal fibrosing alopecia and may play a role in the development of scarring alopecia.
January 2023 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This study found that hair plucking induced greying in castrated mice, suggesting that decreased androgen levels could play a role in age-related hair greying in humans.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss and support self-esteem in children with scarring alopecia.
15 citations
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January 1989 in “European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology” 16 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the dermabrasion resurfacing technique and details consultation, medication, management practices, and expected outcomes, but it does not present any new clinical data.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the role of androgen in male pattern hair loss and its impact on hair follicle miniaturization, but it does not present new research findings.
July 2021 in “World journal of plastic surgery” This study found that hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit extraction (FUE), were effective for head and neck scar alopecia, with method selection based on scar type and depth.
2 citations
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January 2020 This article reviews various techniques for treating scars on different body parts and recommends combining methods based on individual scar needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This review discusses beard transplantation as a surgical option for enhancing male esthetics, particularly for those with sparse beards or facial scars, but does not report new clinical findings.
August 2023 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” In this case report, two patients with acne necrotica, one in early and one in late stages, showed improvement after treatment with topical mometasone furoate cream and doxycycline tablets, highlighting the under-recognition of this skin condition.
This article reviews the history and characteristics of the rare nude phenotype SCID, primarily distinguished by severe T cell immunodeficiency and notable skin and hair abnormalities, but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
September 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” In this study, researchers described dermatophylosis in sheep from Northeast Brazil, observing sporadic cases marked by alopecic and crusty skin lesions, affecting both adult males and females primarily in April, June, and November.
17 citations
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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.
March 1997 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” Zinc deficiency causes early scalp hair damage that recovers slower than skin symptoms.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” This study found that alopecia areata often affects beard hair as frequently as scalp hair, leading the authors to propose a new scoring system and a subtype called alopecia subuniversalis for extensive hair involvement.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this descriptive study, elderly patients most commonly presented with skin wrinkling, xerosis, and eczematous conditions, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing normal age-related from pathological skin changes.
35 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Older adults commonly experience wrinkles, itchy skin, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin growths, grey hair, hair loss, and nail ridging, but no skin cancer was found in this group.
264 citations
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a 1949 case of a young girl with a rare congenital ectodermal defect causing unique hair fragility, which had not been previously documented in the literature.
9 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of tissue mechanics and extracellular matrix in skin aging processes and highlights potential therapeutic strategies, but reports no new clinical results.