This review discusses loose anagen hair syndrome, a benign and self-limited condition predominantly affecting children, and highlights the importance of differentiating it from other hair disorders like telogen effluvium and trichotillomania, but reports no new results.
September 2004 in “Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles)” This review explores the psychological impact of chronic hair diseases, highlighting that the effects on self-confidence and quality of life are influenced by individual coping skills and personality traits, and notes the psychiatric comorbidities associated with conditions like alopecia.
January 1999 in “Salina: revista de lletres” In this case study, a woman with non-classical adrenal hyperplasia experienced reduced levels of specific adrenal steroids and less scalp hair loss after self-treating with Ashwagandha for six months.
This article responds to "The Assessment and Treatment of Geezers" by highlighting that some individuals protest against perceived self-importance and verbosity despite fitting the geezer definition.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This piece describes a study designed to quantify hair density in the frontoparietal area of women without self-reported androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no results.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Consumer Research” This study found that corporate social responsibility can enhance consumer perceptions of product performance, especially when viewed as motivated by genuine benevolence rather than self-interest.
58 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological impact of alopecia on women and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the effect on self-esteem and quality of life.
54 citations
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October 2023 in “Oncogene” In this review, the researchers detailed how the p63 transcription factor influences epithelial stem cell activities such as self-renewal, differentiation, and proliferation, highlighting the role of TAp63 and ΔNp63 isoforms in both normal tissue development and cancer pathogenesis.
49 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the emotional and psychological impact of severe alopecia areata on patients, emphasizing feelings of loss, vulnerability, and self-identity changes, and reports no new results.
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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that among adolescents with alopecia areata and significant hair loss, treatment with ritlecitinib resulted in greater hair regrowth and self-reported improvement compared to placebo over 48 weeks, with common side effects including headache, acne, and nasopharyngitis.
40 citations
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July 2020 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 28-day regimen of over-the-counter skin care products improved quality of life measures in women by increasing feelings of empowerment, happiness, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
38 citations
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July 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study found that Par3 plays a crucial role in maintaining epidermal homeostasis by regulating Rho/actomyosin contractility and ensuring mitotic accuracy, with potential implications for other self-renewing epithelia.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This narrative review discusses the structure and functions of the skin, focusing on its barrier role, self-repair, thermoregulation, and immune functions, and reports no new experimental results.
35 citations
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January 2010 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This case report described a probable case of acute liver injury associated with high-dose S. repens, highlighting the safety concerns of self-medicating with herbal supplements like saw palmetto.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review discusses the definition, causes, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for hirsutism in women without reporting new clinical results, and highlights the impact of the condition on self-esteem.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne lesion formation involves early hyperkeratinization and inflammation around hair follicles, creating a self-sustaining cycle that may progressively worsen acne.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” This study found that the long-pulse Nd:YAG laser effectively reduces unwanted facial hair across various skin types, with hair regrowth delayed significantly longer than with self-applied methods.
18 citations
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March 2023 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” In this study, adding CCL2 protein to organoid cultures helped adult skin cells regain the ability to self-organize and regenerate hair follicles, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.
15 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This study focused on developing agarose/fucoidan hydrogels for the encapsulation of pancreatic cells, reporting that these materials supported cell viability and self-organization into pseudo-islets over 7 days, highlighting potential for diabetes treatment applications.
15 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that glioblastoma cancer stem cells avoid immune suppression by downregulating TLR4, and restoring TLR4 signaling may reduce tumor growth and self-renewal.
14 citations
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April 1987 in “PubMed” In an open trial, 2.8% minoxidil solution applied topically stimulated new hair growth in 45% of male patients with male pattern alopecia, though patient self-assessments were more favorable than objective evaluations.
13 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter details 11 cases of scalp pseudocyst treated primarily with intralesional triamcinolone, resulting in complete hair regrowth in eight patients and self-resolution in some instances.
12 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This European study found that while many people consult dermatologists for mole control and skin cancer screening, others with conditions like acne, alopecia, and fungal infections often choose not to seek medical advice, opting for self-management instead.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” According to this systematic review, children with alopecia areata experience significant psychosocial impacts, including anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem, which are exacerbated by increased disease severity and affect quality of life, academic performance, and social interactions.
6 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study concluded that a regimen containing functional antioxidants and barrier-enhancing agents reduced hair shedding and increased perceived hair fullness in participants with self-perceived hair thinning over 24 weeks.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This study reports that androgenetic alopecia had a small overall impact on the quality of life for patients undergoing hair transplantation, though some experienced significant psychological effects related to self-consciousness and social responses.
5 citations
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November 2009 in “New Zealand journal of psychology” This study identified that higher trait anxiety, appearance orientation, and private self-consciousness are among the key predictors of future anxiety about male pattern baldness in young men.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review highlights current and future AI applications in hair restoration and diagnosis of hair disorders, including automated systems for hair detection and self-diagnosis, emphasizing the need for experts to understand their benefits and limitations.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers developed a machine learning model that accurately diagnosed scalp conditions like fine dandruff and perifollicular erythema with 75% and 82% accuracy, respectively, and created a user-friendly web platform for scalp health self-assessment, which achieved high user satisfaction.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that the Biofibre® hair implantation system, used on 1,518 patients with various degrees of baldness and causes of alopecia, delivered immediate and visible results without scarring or hospitalization, which greatly improved patients' self-esteem and psychological well-being.