63 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
63 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This study found that pulsed infrared diode laser therapy (904 nm) was effective in promoting hair regrowth in 94% of patients with resistant patches of alopecia areata.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was not effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men with grade 4–6 hair loss.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews current knowledge on the causes, diagnosis, and medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, particularly in men, and reports no new findings.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that permanent alopecia can occur after certain chemotherapy treatments and presents as nonscarring hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, with specific histological features that could be misdiagnosed without proper clinicopathological correlation.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews common hair growth abnormalities in children, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing normal development from potential signs of metabolic disorders and indicates no new clinical results.
56 citations
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September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This guide reviews the biology of sebaceous glands and their evaluation methods, emphasizing their roles beyond lipid production in skin health and disease, and reports no new research results.
53 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes two cases where essential alopecia was the initial sign of syphilitic infection, examining the clinical and histopathologic features observed.
50 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This paper reviews the complex anatomy and development of human hair and emphasizes the need to understand these processes for interpreting drug incorporation into hair, with no new clinical results reported.
49 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the hHa7 gene in hair follicle trichocytes is the first identified to have its expression directly regulated by androgens, suggesting it as a marker for androgen action on hair follicles.
47 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS cells in hair follicles can help form and restore hair, especially in hair loss conditions.
45 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” In this study, 41.6% of patients with secondary syphilis exhibited syphilitic alopecia, with the 'moth-eaten' pattern most commonly observed through trichoscopy.
45 citations
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June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that non-coherent intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment significantly reduced hair growth by about 80% in patients with skin type III-V without causing side effects.
44 citations
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no results; it is a website notification about cookies and general access to JAMA content.
43 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article discusses the phases and histological features of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize recognizing these phases for accurate diagnosis.
42 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that follicular microinflammation significantly contributes to the early stages of male androgenetic alopecia, potentially leading to perifollicular fibrosis and follicle destruction as the condition progresses.
41 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 2% minoxidil solution was at least as effective as 3% for increasing hair growth and stabilizing bald areas in men with male pattern baldness.
40 citations
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May 2018 in “PubMed” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, daily use of the Nutrafol® Women's Capsules nutraceutical significantly increased the number of terminal and vellus hairs and improved hair quality in women with self-perceived thinning over six months, without any reported adverse events.
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.
40 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that the S100A3 gene is exclusively expressed in hair follicle cells differentiating into hair shaft components in mice, suggesting its important role in hair formation.
39 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews various topics discussed at a workshop on hair disorders, focusing on hair biology, diagnosis, and challenges in therapy evaluation, without presenting new clinical findings.
37 citations
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September 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that diphencyprone is an effective and safe treatment for extensive alopecia areata, especially with long-term therapy and maintenance to reduce relapse risk.
35 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study suggests that Keratin 15 expression in stratified epithelia may be regulated by two distinct mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 pathway for differentiation and FOXM1 for basal cells, challenging its reliability as a sole stem cell marker.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This research retrospectively evaluated 92 skin specimens to propose histopathological criteria for diagnosing alopecia areata incognito, distinguishing it from telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this clinical study, low-level laser therapy using the HANDI-DOME LASER device increased hair counts by 51% compared to controls, indicating its potential as a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women aged 18 to 60.
33 citations
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December 2005 in “Archives of dermatology” This study presents case reports of four patients with alopecia areata or alopecia universalis, highlighting varied responses to treatments like prednisone, intralesional triamcinolone, and squaric acid dibutyl ester.
33 citations
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January 2002 This study found that daily topical application of 500 microg/ml latanoprost led to moderate to marked hair regrowth in a macaque model of androgenetic alopecia.
32 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This article describes acute and chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting the importance of differentiating them from androgenetic alopecia for accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies but includes no new clinical research findings.
32 citations
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” In this study, 1% procyanidin B-2 tonic significantly increased the number of total and terminal hairs on the scalp of male participants compared to a placebo after 6 months of use.