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      research A cross-sectional study for alopecia patterns, family history, and diet, reveals early-onset hair loss in residents of Saudi Arabia and a lack of awareness about available treatments

      January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”
      This study explored androgenetic alopecia in a large Saudi sample, finding that onset often occurs in youth, with strong family aggregation and minimal use of treatments like minoxidil, despite high rates of hair shedding during combing, especially among women.
      Apoptosis and Cutaneous Biology

      research Apoptosis and cutaneous biology

      60 citations , June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the basic biology of apoptosis and its relevance to skin diseases, without presenting new research findings.
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium

      research CHRONIC TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

      75 citations , October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This review examines chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting its distinctive features and the need for reassurance about its non-progressive nature, but reports no new clinical results.
      Effects of Oral Minoxidil on Serum VEGF and Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Effects of oral minoxidil on serum VEGF and hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia

      January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica”
      In this study, oral minoxidil treatment significantly increased serum VEGF levels and improved hair growth measures compared to a control group, suggesting its potential as an effective approach for promoting hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
      Hair Loss in New Moms

      research Hair Loss in New Moms

      September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History”
      Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.
      Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test

      research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test

      January 2015 in “Springer eBooks”
      This chapter describes two simple, noninvasive methods — the pull test and modified wash test — which can diagnose and assess the severity of female hair loss, including conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.
      The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

      research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

      159 citations , July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews”
      This article discusses the influence of estrogens on hair follicle growth and metabolism, suggesting a significant role alongside androgens in hair growth control but reports no new clinical results.
      What Can Hair Tell Us About COVID-19?

      research What can the hair tell us about COVID‐19?

      27 citations , December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”
      This study reported that COVID-19 was causally associated with postinfectious hair shedding, which varied with disease severity, but hair completely recovered.
      Evaluation of Hair Loss

      research Evaluation of hair loss

      21 citations , May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      This article reviews various causes and investigative techniques for different forms of alopecia and reports no new findings.

      research Mechanism of Action of Isotretinoin

      3 citations , October 2019 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This review discusses isotretinoin's effectiveness against severe acne vulgaris and its associated side effects, including teratogenicity and hair loss, but it reports no new experimental results.
      Spectrum and Clinical Burden of Unrecognized Dermatologic Diseases in Hospitalized Adults: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

      research Spectrum and clinical burden of Unrecognized Dermatologic Diseases in hospitalized adults: A single-centre cross-sectional study

      April 2026 in “Health Sciences Quarterly”
      In this single-center study, researchers conducted comprehensive dermatological exams of 112 hospitalized adult patients, revealing that several skin issues, like seborrheic dermatitis and xerosis cutis, were common but often unnoticed in routine hospital care, highlighting the need for better dermatology collaboration.
      Hair Loss in Adult Females: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study

      research Hair loss in adult females: A clinical and trichoscopic study

      January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences”
      This study found that trichoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying hair loss patterns in women and can help avoid scalp biopsies in unclear cases.
      Plain Language Summaries of Dermatology Studies

      research Plain Language Summaries

      September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
      Obstetric Dermatology

      research Obstetric Dermatology

      January 2009 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
      Revisiting Dandruff: Role of Malassezia Yeasts and Treatment Implications

      research Revisiting dandruff

      78 citations , September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
      This paper discusses the role of Malassezia yeast and inflammation in dandruff and highlights the potential of anti-inflammatory antidandruff formulations to improve scalp conditions and hair cycle disturbances; it presents no new experimental results.
      Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

      research Drugs and Hair Loss

      54 citations , September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This review discusses possible medication-induced hair loss and the need to exclude other confounding factors like stress and illness; it reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes careful assessment before attributing hair loss to medications.
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium: A Study of 5 Patients Over 7 Years

      research Chronic telogen effluvium: A study of 5 patients over 7 years

      54 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      In this study, four women with chronic telogen effluvium experienced fluctuating hair shedding without visible reduction in hair density or follicular miniaturization over at least 7 years.
      Exogen Hair Characterization in Human Scalp

      research Exogen hair characterization in human scalp

      35 citations , March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology”
      In this study, researchers developed a non-invasive method to distinguish exogen hair from telogen hair on the human scalp, finding that normal exogen hair levels are generally less than seven hairs per cm².
      Trichodynia Is a Distinguishing Symptom of Telogen Effluvium

      research Trichodynia is a distinguishing symptom of telogen effluvium

      24 citations , March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This paper highlights trichodynia as a distinguishing symptom of telogen effluvium, but it does not present new clinical findings.