18 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” This research examined the ultrastructure of deer hair fibers and found significant variations in diameter, cuticle thickness, and intermediate filament arrangements among different fiber types.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This article reviews the pathophysiology of chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports that scalp cooling can reduce hair loss by 50% in patients with early breast cancer receiving chemotherapy, without compromising survival or increasing scalp metastasis risk.
126 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the classification of hair shaft abnormalities, outlining their diagnostic features, but does not present new research findings.
43 citations
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between hair follicles and wound healing, emphasizing the importance of translating scientific findings into practical therapies for chronic wounds, but it reports no new experimental results.
65 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses the role of mechanical forces in skin homeostasis and disease development, including their impact on conditions like keloids, androgenetic alopecia, and acral melanoma, and reports no clinical results; the authors propose modifying these forces as a potential therapeutic strategy.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the complex nature of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and management, and reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes current knowledge of Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa et Atrophicans, reports its first known case in Bangladesh and Europe, and highlights the need for more research on its etiology and treatment.
January 2026 in “Health Science Reports” This study highlights a complex link between hair care and HFRBDs and suggests that personalized hair care strategies could improve condition management and be integrated into professional guidance by clinicians and hair experts.
November 2022 in “Nihon Nyuusankin Gakkaishi/Nihon Nyūsankin Gakkaishi” In a non-blinded study with 12 Japanese participants, applying a lotion containing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum N793 to the scalp for 24 weeks significantly increased hair density and reduced hair loss, with participants reporting improvements in hair thickness and volume, and the treatment deemed safe.
This chapter reviews surgical management techniques for leukotrichia in vitiligo and presents no new clinical findings; it highlights various grafting and epilation methods.
178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This review discusses the application of trichoscopy in diagnosing various hair and scalp diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its role as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
30 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews modern hair transplantation techniques, noting that while many innovations have improved natural-looking results and expanded candidate eligibility, some may have hidden drawbacks, and it reports no new results.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.
11 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review covers different hair transplantation techniques and compares their cost-effectiveness and potential results but presents no new research findings.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the indications and technical aspects of megasession hair transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Medicines” This study reported that using micronized-gingival connective tissues appeared safe and showed initial efficacy for reconstructing peri-implant soft tissues, suggesting potential as an alternative to traditional grafting methods.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study evaluated a novel hand-held low-level light therapy device for treating mild-to-moderate acne, finding it significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and moderate acne severity without severe adverse reactions, while also reducing Cutibacterium acnes viability in vitro.
The researchers developed a new follicular unit extraction system with adjustable needle lengths and precise rotation speed, which they report as being superior to existing systems for non-incisional hair transplants.
21 citations
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June 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” This case report describes a 57-year-old Japanese female who developed scarring alopecia linked to gefitinib, an EGFR inhibitor, with improvement in hair loss after reducing the drug dosage.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes post herpetic itch leading to frictional alopecia of the eyebrows and scalp due to frequent rubbing caused by neuropathic itch.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This randomized clinical trial found that both topical ethinylestradiol 0.01% combined with minoxidil 2% and minoxidil 2% alone were similarly effective in enhancing hair growth for female pattern hair loss, though minoxidil alone was better tolerated with fewer side effects over 24 weeks.
In these randomized, placebo-controlled trials, patients with alopecia areata who received baricitinib showed significantly higher eyebrow and eyelash hair regrowth rates compared to placebo, with greater responses observed at the 4 mg dose and in those achieving overall scalp hair improvement by Week 52.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study observed that in human scalp hair follicles, BTNL2 expression is lower in stressed conditions, which correlates with increased cytotoxic activity by gamma/delta and CD8+ T cells, suggesting a possible role for BTNL2 in controlling immune responses relevant to alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that although patients with significant scalp hair loss experienced substantial reductions in Severity of Alopecia Tool scores, few maintained this improvement over time, indicating potential suboptimal effectiveness of current treatments.
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.