March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the importance of physical examinations in trichology, emphasizing their role in diagnosing conditions like alopecia and hair dystrophies, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients taking hydroxychloroquine had a significantly higher likelihood of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold test results compared to those not on the medication, independent of other immunosuppressive drug use.
This study found that hair cosmetics have strong bacteriostatic properties, suggesting that current microbial test methods for these products should be revised.
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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.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the diagnostic process for hair problems, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the washing method can help differentiate chronic telogen effluvium from mild female pattern hair loss, potentially reducing the need for biopsies.
May 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this clinical study, the researchers found that a standardized wheat polar lipid complex, in both oil and powder form, significantly reduced hair shedding and improved hair growth in 99 women with acute telogen effluvium over 56 to 84 days.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review outlines a systematic approach for dermatologists to accurately diagnose hair loss disorders, emphasizing the importance of differentiating between scarring and non-scarring alopecia to guide appropriate treatment decisions.
July 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This manuscript describes a proposed ‘trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test’ that enhances the diagnosis of hair loss conditions by allowing immediate examination of proximal hair shafts and roots in patients with a positive hair pull test.
December 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” In this case report, a 20-year-old woman exhibited progressive asymptomatic hair loss with a pattern inconsistent with alopecia areata or female pattern hair loss, showing areas of both extending and improving hair loss.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the advantages and limitations of various hair loss evaluation methods but reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of cautious interpretation for these diagnostic tools.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case study reports the first documentation of the intermittent nature of chronic telogen effluvium and suggests a link between emotional stress and hair shedding severity.
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October 2012 in “BMJ” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman whose recurrent hair shedding was associated with low iron stores and a miscarriage, with improvements seen after increased iron intake.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alfredo Rebora suggests a simpler classification for hair loss and a new test for easier diagnosis.
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that combining a potent steroid with a vitamin D analogue may offer more convenient treatment for localized alopecia areata than using a superpotent steroid alone, with comparable efficacy but fewer side effects.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This case report highlights that healthcare providers should consider the possibility of systemic lupus erythematosus in children with immune thrombocytopenia.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, without presenting new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Asian journal of healthy and science” This study found that a 20% concentration of mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract promoted hair growth in male rabbits, with effectiveness comparable to a positive control.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” RV3466F lotion significantly reduces hair loss and improves acute telogen effluvium.
July 2014 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” This study observed that certain changes in facial "heart representation areas," like eyebrow hair whitening and loss, are associated with cardiovascular issues and may correspond with increased Cardiac Troponin I levels.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses telogen effluvium, a common type of hair loss, focusing on differentiation from other conditions and potential causes, but presents no new research findings.
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January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” This study found that in Yogyakarta, dermatophytosis in cats is primarily caused by M. canis and characterized by symptoms such as alopecia, crust, and erythema.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study reported that para-phenylenediamine and toluene-2,5-diamine are the main sensitizers in hair dye-related allergic contact dermatitis, with significant cross-reactivity to several other compounds.
July 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” In this clinical trial, the authors observed that Dravanti beeja lepa may be safe and effective for promoting hair regrowth in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and diffuse hair loss showed non-scarring alopecia without inflammation and a decrease in total hair follicles.
May 2022 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This case report describes a 45-year-old unvaccinated woman who experienced severe telogen effluvium, losing over 80% of her hair, about three months after recovering from COVID-19.
86 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the history taking and clinical examination process for diagnosing alopecia and outlines a diagnostic approach, noting that it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that a hair shedding threshold of 100 hairs or more may provide the best concordance with clinical diagnosis for distinguishing chronic telogen effluvium from androgenetic alopecia.
56 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This essay discusses telogen effluvium, the issues surrounding its diagnosis and differentiation from other forms of hair loss, and emphasizes the need for empathetic patient care; it reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical findings; the authors underscore the importance of identifying and eliminating causative factors.