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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with lichen planopilaris who experienced remarkable hair regrowth at a previously scarred area after treatment with low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma, following minimal response to other therapies.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” This article examines advancements in understanding and managing androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), discussing genetic and psychological factors, diagnostic methods, classifications, and various treatment options, including traditional and emerging therapies, to aid healthcare professionals in making informed treatment decisions.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, an 80-year-old woman experienced darkening of previously grey hair, which may be linked to vitamin B supplementation, though its effectiveness is typically associated with reversing greying only in the presence of an initial vitamin B deficiency.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case study, a 13-year-old boy with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp showed improvement in inflammatory lesions and hair regrowth after treatment with isotretinoin, sublingual minoxidil, and oral prednisolone, marking the youngest reported male case of this condition.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers found that adult tinea capitis in Korea shows unique epidemiological and clinical features compared to children, which may lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report found that intense focused skin tightening ultrasound reduced excessive underarm sweating by nearly 80% in two patients and was associated with temporary side effects like tenderness and redness.
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that topical and intralesional corticosteroids are effective in treating the primary symptoms of lichen planopilaris and promoting hair regrowth in the active perimeter of alopecic patches.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
This article introduces REVVup Hair Therapy as an alternative to surgery for early-stage hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This article discusses the potential for topical caffeine as a natural alternative for treating androgenetic alopecia due to its ability to penetrate skin, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This case report described a one-year-old male husky dog with severe itching and skin lesions caused by Demodex canis, where treatment with Nexgard® and other supportive therapies over two weeks improved the dog's condition, indicating Nexgard® as a viable option for managing canine demodicosis.
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January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review provides an overview of scalp psoriasis treatments but presents no new clinical results; it highlights various options including coal tar, salicylic acid, corticosteroids, and vitamin D3 analogues.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews factors influencing hair aging and available treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that polymeric nanoparticles may effectively deliver finasteride topically to hair follicles, potentially improving alopecia treatment with fewer side effects than oral forms.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article discusses temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the need for increased awareness to prevent misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2018 in “PubMed” This study provides an overview of popular over-the-counter hair loss products, highlighting limited evidence for non-approved treatments and suggesting the need for more rigorous studies.
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July 2023 in “Life” This study reports that telogen effluvium, a reversible hair loss condition following COVID-19, is influenced by factors like stress and inflammation, but appropriate dermatological treatment can aid recovery, as highlighted by a clinical case example.
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July 2021 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses hair shaft disorders, noting the lack of specific treatments and recommending general care practices to prevent hair damage, with some improvement possible during puberty or with treatments like minoxidil.
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April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” In this case report, researchers observed that a 47-year-old woman developed pityriasis amiantacea after using topical minoxidil, suggesting a potential new etiology for this scalp condition.
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July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” This case report describes a three-year-old girl with a two-year history of hair loss who was previously treated with selenium sulfide shampoo, with no family history of alopecia.
September 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this case study, a patient with pseudopelades of Brocq was treated with a peripheral vasodilator, B vitamins, and corticosteroid lotion, leading to halted hair loss and improved clinical symptoms over seven weeks.
This article reports the successful treatment of a Pitbull dog with chronic Flea Allergy Dermatitis using a combination of topical and oral therapies, resulting in complete recovery and hair regrowth.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
This literature review suggests that Cyperus rotundus L extract is a promising natural agent for promoting hair growth due to its bioactive compounds and mechanisms of action, but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This literature review suggests that Cyperus rotundus L extract shows promise as a natural hair growth agent due to its bioactive compounds and mechanisms that stimulate hair growth, although more human clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This study evaluated an AI-driven system for personalizing non-medicated hair loss treatments in women, showing significant improvements in hair growth, shedding, texture, and scalp health over 24 weeks, with no adverse effects reported.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This article summarizes expert opinions from Indian dermatologists on managing androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, emphasizing varied treatments based on individual patterns and responses.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses various topical treatments for scalp psoriasis, noting the preference for shampoos among patients, but highlights that no single treatment consistently excels across all clinical situations.