166 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reviewed clinical data from 60 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and found increasing prevalence and generally poor response to treatment, with the cause remaining unclear.
90 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, low-level laser therapy showed no statistically significant improvements in hair growth measures, despite some patients experiencing increases in terminal hairs and shaft diameter.
69 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that hair density and thickness were significantly reduced across multiple scalp sites in South Korean women with hair loss, highlighting potential patterns that could aid in differentiating hair disorders.
40 citations
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December 2004 in “Dermatology” This study suggests that an increase in kenogen phases, along with rising vellus hair cycles and fewer normal hair cycles, is associated with the progression of female androgenetic alopecia.
36 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the need for a personalized and stratified therapeutic approach for vitiligo, utilizing current knowledge and expertise, but it does not report new clinical results.
33 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that familial frontal fibrosing alopecia was diagnosed earlier in premenopausal women compared to postmenopausal women, though long-term outcomes remain uncertain without a definitive treatment.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study confirmed that 5% topical minoxidil is more effective than 1% in increasing hair density in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia, with no significant difference in adverse event rates.
24 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” In this study, Korean red ginseng combined with corticosteroid injections showed potential efficacy in treating alopecia areata over 12 weeks, suggesting it as a useful complementary treatment.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study reported that using 5% minoxidil topical foam twice daily improved hair density and width in both the frontotemporal and vertex regions of men with moderate androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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June 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides no results; it contains subscription and journal information and does not discuss any study or findings.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” This study found that male androgenic alopecia patients using the X5 hair laser device showed a statistically significant increase in hair growth over a 26-week period.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report details two women with female pattern hair loss who experienced severe scalp allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil, one due to the active ingredient and the other due to the vehicle.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study reported that partial longitudinal follicular unit transplantation improved eyebrow appearance and patient satisfaction without visible scarring, making it a reliable method for eyebrow restoration.
10 citations
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May 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that densely packed follicular unit grafts using the lateral slit technique have high growth rates, even at 72 grafts/cm², contradicting previous findings with older methods.
7 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study concluded that bimatoprost 0.03%, applied either twice or once daily, is safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving eyebrow fullness and darkness in individuals with eyebrow hypotrichosis.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, Korean women with female pattern hair loss who used a combination of topical 0.025% 17α-estradiol and 3% minoxidil saw significant increases in total hair count and hair caliber over six months.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that after 24 weeks of bimatoprost 0.01% treatment, significant improvements in the density and diameter of eyebrow hair were observed, most notably in the tail section of the eyebrow.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” In this observational study, the combination of PRP and 5% minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study examined how different surgical techniques tailored to individual patient characteristics affected outcomes in secondary female hairline correction surgery, finding that patient-specific approaches can lead to satisfactory results.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively treats thin scalp scars and reduces patient costs.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide combined with 5-fluorouracil was more effective for treating keloids, showing a good to excellent response in 95% of cases and fewer side effects, compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone, which achieved a 70% response rate.
October 2023 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” In this case report, a 45-year-old Jordanian woman was diagnosed with Clouston syndrome, an autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by alopecia and nail dystrophy due to a mutation in the GJB6 gene, though she lacked the typical palmoplantar keratoderma.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review examines current treatments for alopecia areata, noting that topical corticosteroids are commonly used first in children, while more advanced cases may require systemic therapies to modulate the immune system; it reports no new clinical results.
July 2021 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, combining endoscopic forehead lifting with hairline lowering successfully rejuvenated the upper facial area in 194 patients by lowering hairlines by an average of 18 mm and raising eyebrows by 5 mm, without serious complications.
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.
December 1992 in “Reviews in Medical Virology” The review concluded that restrictions on people with HIV/AIDS often violated their rights without proven effectiveness in stopping the virus, highlighting education as the best control method.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the Avalanche brushing protocol demonstrated similar hair reduction effectiveness to the stamping method, but with significantly lower discomfort reported by patients, suggesting it may be preferable for individuals with sensitive skin or dense hair in early treatment sessions.