131 citations
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study suggests that applying topical Tempol to the scalp before whole brain radiation may protect against radiation-induced alopecia and is safe and well-tolerated.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Medicina” This review discusses the evolution and potential of non-invasive imaging techniques for diagnosing scalp diseases, highlighting their advantages and limitations compared to trichoscopy and scalp biopsy, the current diagnostic standards.
69 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses trichoscopy as a noninvasive, effective technique for diagnosing various hair loss conditions and monitoring treatment, highlighting its potential to reduce scalp biopsy necessity.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported six pediatric cases of temporal triangular alopecia and highlighted the use of trichoscopy to distinguish it by detecting a distinctive carpet of vellus hair, helping to differentiate TTA from other hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduces a customizable 3D-printed microscope stage insert for inverted confocal microscopes, improving accessibility and usability of intravital microscopy for observing cell dynamics in live mice.
9 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Physics” This study found that Mueller Matrix microscopy can accurately identify, detect, and evaluate hair follicles in mouse skin tissue, suggesting its potential for skin structure research and dermatological applications.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that Follicular Maps, derived from trichoscopic images, remained consistent over time and unaffected by hair cycling or noncicatricial alopecia, offering a precise tool for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, optical coherence tomography detected hair follicles at the dermoepidermal junction not visible on the scalp surface in alopecia areata patients, suggesting OCT may help monitor treatment response.
15 citations
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report found that topical bimatoprost in a female Hispanic patient with glaucoma led to increased hair growth and pigmentation in the malar region, which resolved after discontinuing use and epilation.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study observed that a tacrolimus solution (0.1%) applied to the scalp was effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions, with 72.7% of patients showing an excellent response after 2 months of treatment, which persisted after 6 months.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this randomized trial, bimatoprost 0.01% significantly improved eyebrow hair density and diameter in patients with eyebrow hypotrichosis compared to a placebo, with minimal adverse effects, suggesting it is an effective and safe treatment option.
April 2024 in “Vestnik oftalʹmologii” In this case report, a 31-year-old male using topical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia developed diplopia and increased intraocular pressure, which improved after stopping minoxidil and using prostaglandin analogues, although a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor caused IOP to rise again during follow-up.
7 citations
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May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” This case report observed increased eyelash growth in a trichotillomania patient using bimatoprost 0.03% solution over four months.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study suggests that while low-cost videomicroscopes can correctly identify hair shaft alterations, they may be unreliable for detailed follicular and perifollicular trichoscopic examination compared to standard videodermatoscopes.
28 citations
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December 2002 in “Der Hautarzt” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and loss, showing increased hair counts and thickness with treatment.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In this study, authors reported that reflectance confocal microscopy may aid in diagnosing trichofolliculoma by identifying specific features correlated with histopathology that can be difficult to discern with other methods.
20 citations
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March 1990 in “JAMA” This report from the National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects identifies 56 cases of alopecia associated with the use of topical ophthalmic β-blockers.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” This review discusses the role of scalp imaging techniques in trichology for researching drug delivery and toxicology, without presenting new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine” 51 citations
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May 2004 in “American journal of ophthalmology” This study reports that poliosis can be an adverse effect of topical prostaglandin F2α analog therapy in patients treated for primary open angle glaucoma.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses various treatment options for open-angle glaucoma, which include surgical and medical approaches, emphasizing the need for combining drugs with different mechanisms to manage intraocular pressure and prevent vision field narrowing.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that line-field confocal optical coherence tomography effectively visualized key diagnostic features of classic lichen planopilaris in real time, suggesting its potential as a valuable diagnostic tool.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya”
10 citations
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that melatonin combined with bromocryptine treatment in Spanish goats increased secondary hair follicle numbers and extended the cashmere growth phase during spring.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing and monitoring various scalp conditions, but it presents no new experimental findings; the authors emphasize its precision in noninvasive evaluation.
January 2022 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” In this study, dermoscopy was suggested as a potentially useful tool for improving the clinical recognition of pilomatricoma.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topically applied melatonin exerts significant anti-aging effects on human scalp skin ex vivo, including increased SIRT1 expression and reduced mTORC1 pathway activity.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that noninvasive imaging techniques offer potential benefits in managing scalp conditions by potentially reducing the need for biopsies and minimizing patient morbidity, each technique having unique advantages and limitations for specific conditions.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”