September 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies” This review examines Ayurvedic and modern literature on combining Anu Taila Nasya and Gokshura lepa for hair loss and presents no new clinical results.
This study introduces Kalya Research, an AI-driven tool designed to identify and categorize literature on complementary and alternative medicines, showing its effectiveness compared to Medline in finding relevant alopecia research within the context of breast cancer patients.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses common skin disorders in older women and their treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review highlights men's cosmetic interests, focusing on maintaining a masculine appearance while managing scalp hair, facial lines, and other aging signs, but presents no new findings.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Cutis” This study reports that military hair-grooming standards have evolved to support inclusivity by addressing racial diversity in hair and skin types, aiming to eliminate the adverse effects of tight hairstyles and reduce racial and gender bias.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” This article discusses the evaluation and treatment options for alopecia but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
2 citations
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April 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment reliably changes Alopecia Areata's course; reassurance and possibly a wig are recommended.
January 2006 in “Journal of Rural Medicine” This review discusses recent Japanese research on trichotillomania and compares it with international studies, reporting no new clinical results.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
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.
138 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
105 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in Black women, focusing on the impact of hair-care practices and the importance of patient education, but reports no new clinical results.
100 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a once-daily 5% minoxidil topical foam is as effective as a twice-daily 2% minoxidil topical solution for hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia, with fewer side effects and greater styling convenience.
75 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the evolution and ongoing debate about the causes of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women, without presenting new clinical findings.
51 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article proposes two new categories of cicatricial alopecia—“unstable” and “stable”—and suggests surgical excision as preferred over hair transplantation, especially for unstable cases.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Advances in Therapy” This study observed that patients with alopecia areata often have comorbidities and experience significant healthcare costs, with treatments like systemic therapies being infrequently used.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.
6 citations
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 15% minoxidil topical solution was more effective than low-level laser therapy in improving hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter reviews current and emerging pharmacological treatments for alopecia, noting that the FDA's classification of alopecia as a cosmetic disease has limited drug development and led to off-label use of potentially dangerous compounds.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that scalp cooling significantly improved hair preservation and reduced psychological distress in gynecologic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy compared to usual care.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the concentration of cortisol in scalp hair of individuals with alopecia areata to explore its relationship with disease variables, as cortisol in hair can indicate chronic stress, which may impact alopecia areata pathogenesis.
This study suggests that while alopecia areata presents similarly across different skin tones, hair loss may be underestimated in individuals with more tightly coiled hair without a comprehensive examination, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive evaluation approaches, particularly for Black women.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review outlines diagnostic strategies and a thorough checklist for evaluating patients before they undergo hair restoration surgery, addressing non-scarring and scarring alopecia, to improve surgical outcomes and avoid errors, according to this source.
In this retrospective study of alopecia areata patients across several European countries, researchers observed a notable reduction in SALT scores, but few patients reached or maintained a clinically significant SALT score of ≤20, indicating potentially limited effectiveness of current treatments for extensive hair loss.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that severe alopecia areata significantly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities, particularly among women and those with a longer disease duration.