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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
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August 2011 This paper discusses tinea capitis in adults, emphasizing that it particularly affects postmenopausal African American or Black women, and notes challenges in treatment due to antifungal resistance.
In this literature review, researchers highlighted that trichotillomania involves dysregulated reward circuits, abnormal sensory processing, and potential genetic factors, advancing both therapeutic strategies and understanding of the condition, but stigma and provider training gaps persist in effective care provision.
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January 2016 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” This study explored health professionals' opinions on incorporating exercise into eating disorder treatment and suggested that a tailored, supportive approach could offer physical and psycho-social benefits, despite existing barriers.
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August 2025 in “Bioengineering” In this study, the combination of full-thickness skin column grafts and the TSN6 peptide improved wound healing quality in pigs by enhancing epidermal maturation compared to other treatments.
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September 2016 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This article reviews trichotillomania, highlighting its differences from OCD and recommending treatments like habit reversal therapy and specific medications, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that intramuscular compound betamethasone may offer rapid, short-term reduction in hair shedding for patients with telogen effluvium, particularly within a week, but often requires repeated treatments; only mild side effects were observed.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 74-year-old woman improved her scalp hair condition by reducing chronic rubbing, leading to hair regrowth without ongoing abnormalities after behavior modification.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This review discusses recent advancements in behavioral and pharmacological treatments for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing the need for rigorous future research.
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October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” This article discusses the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the treatment of eating disorders but presents no new clinical findings.
This case report describes a 14-year-old female with tufted hair folliculitis, where isotretinoin reduced inflammation and exudation but persistent hair tufting remained, highlighting the challenges in treating this rare condition.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, a comprehensive treatment approach involving multiple therapies was found to play a crucial role in managing hidradenitis suppurativa in patients with intellectual and developmental disorders despite practical challenges.
January 2022 in “International review of movement disorders” In this review, the authors found that cannabinoids and steroid-related drugs show potential for treating Tourette syndrome, but existing evidence is limited and further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
January 2019 in “Clinical neuropharmacology” This case report describes a 4-year-old girl with trichotillomania triggered by vitamin D deficiency, who showed dramatic improvement with vitamin D therapy.
March 2024 in “Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi” In this study, a child with Alopecia Areata underwent art therapy, leading to reduced anxiety and stress levels and improved emotional expression and motivation for treatment, suggesting art therapy as a suitable psychosocial intervention for this condition.
This case study describes a 34-year-old male developing painful inflammatory scalp nodules post-scalp microinfusion of medication. The findings suggest that repeated microtrauma or bacterial colonization might trigger dissecting cellulitis in susceptible individuals, with exogenous testosterone as a potential modifier, not a direct cause.
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January 1992 in “PubMed” This preliminary study suggests that baseline central serotonin turnover, indicated by CSF 5-HIAA levels, may influence treatment response to serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in women with trichotillomania.
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September 2012 in “Journal of counseling and development” This review discusses trichotillomania, covering its characteristics, impact, and treatment options, and reports no new findings.
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January 1990 in “Child Psychiatry & Human Development” This review discusses the demographic, dermatologic, clinical, and psychodynamic aspects of trichotillomania, exploring its potential link to anxiety but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “Dermatological Reviews” This study found that eyebrow mesotherapy with a growth factor-based serum improved eyebrow width, length, density, and psychosocial outcomes such as social engagement, quality of life, confidence, and mood in individuals with sparse or weakened eyebrows.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, a transgender woman with refractory epilepsy began estrogen therapy for gender-affirming purposes, experiencing stable epilepsy and reduced gender dysphoria through ongoing multidisciplinary care, highlighting the importance of careful management for similar patients.
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study suggests that corkscrew hair could serve as a new diagnostic marker for tinea capitis and that dermoscopy might help diagnose atypical cases swiftly.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series reported that patients with trichotillomania and pseudofolliculitis experienced improvement in itch symptoms and hair regrowth after receiving topical steroids, topical, or oral antibiotics.
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November 2022 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” In this study, researchers introduced an ultrasound-guided technique for injecting hyaluronic acid fillers into the temple area to enhance safety and precision by visualizing filler placement in the interfascial space.
This study reviewed the efficacy of hair intradermotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that the technique, whether used alone or with other interventions, can increase hair density, reduce hair loss, and improve patient self-esteem, although professional supervision is recommended to minimize adverse effects.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles for developing precise psychiatric therapies and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes significant improvements in both trichotillomania and bulimia symptoms with N-acetylcysteine treatment, suggesting a potential shared pathophysiological mechanism between the disorders.