January 2026 in “Biospecies” In this study, a hair tonic containing black fungus extract was shown to have antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, with the 70% extract concentration providing the strongest effect.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, the authors emphasize the importance of not ignoring the partial presence of comma or harpin hairs and black spots when identifying early lesions of tinea capitis, which may initially be overlooked due to their small size.
October 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” This study found that nanoparticulate trigonelline formulations significantly improved hair length and density in rats with induced alopecia compared to controls and commercial hair oil, though it was not more effective than minoxidil after 30 days.
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March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This study observed that temporal triangular alopecia in infants presents with distinct clinical and dermatoscopic features, indicating the usefulness of dermatoscopy for diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review discusses pili torti, a rare hair shaft disorder, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need to investigate underlying conditions in affected individuals.
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April 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that a specific macrophage subpopulation in the dermis helps maintain hair follicle stem cell quiescence through cytokine-mediated signaling.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that multiple familial trichoepitheliomas commonly presented with a cribriform histopathological tumor pattern, differentiating them from solitary trichoepitheliomas.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study concluded that an Emulgel formulation containing Tridax procumbens extract showed promising wound healing and antimicrobial activity, with improved physical properties in the F2 formulation.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This report describes an 8-year-old male with trichotillomania, confirmed by trichoscopy showing characteristic hair damage and patterns.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review outlines the phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in various regions for its purported medical benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, among others.
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February 1991 in “PubMed” This case report highlights trichotillomania's distinguishing "tonsure pattern" and nail-biting, emphasizing the need to differentiate it from other hair loss types due to differing treatments.
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March 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a rare case of multiple trichofolliculomas on the face, which clinically resembled multiple trichoepitheliomas.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
4 citations
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November 1999 in “PubMed” This article presents five family cases of monilethrix and reports that neither vitamins nor desquamative ointments are effective treatments, although symptoms may spontaneously regress over time.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes a 50-year-old Kashmiri woman with plica polonica, detailing trichoscopic findings of entangled hair with crisscrossing shafts and concretions.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a 19-year-old woman with typical clinical and histopathological findings of trichofolliculoma, a rare hair follicle hamartoma usually located on the face or scalp.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights the rare co-occurrence of Pili Annulati and Trichorrhexis Nodosa in a Syrian woman, underlining the need for further research into their relationship and treatment.
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.
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June 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report details observations from four patients with alopecia areata who received intralesional triamcinolone injections to assess its effectiveness for promoting hair regrowth in localized areas.
June 2021 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” This article reviews the literature on trichofolliculoma, a rare benign hair follicle tumor, and provides an observational report, noting the lack of consensus on treatment.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that tribuloside, a flavonoid from Tribulus terrestris L., enhances melanin production in human melanocytes, zebrafish, and human skin samples without causing toxicity, potentially through inhibiting PDE to increase cAMP levels and promote the melanin biosynthesis pathway.
February 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that trichoscopy can identify specific patterns in alopecia areata, such as white and black dots, which assists in non-invasive diagnosis and assessing disease severity.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study observed that trichoscopy of long-lasting lesions in a chronic stage revealed specific features such as absence of follicular openings, cicatricial patches, and thick arborizing vessels.
January 2012 in “heiDOK (Heidelberg University)” In this study, researchers observed that dormant TRP-2+ melanoma cells in bone marrow can interact with CD8+ T cells in tumor-bearing ret transgenic mice, potentially influencing immune responses.
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February 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” This abstract suggests that specific trichoscopic features like black dots, coiled hair, and trichoptilosis may help differentiate trichotillomania from patchy alopecia areata.
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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.
This study summarizes the therapeutic use of mesotherapy using vitamins, trace elements, and stem cell extracts for treating alopecia, noting its effectiveness in addressing both androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium as demonstrated in various clinical trials.
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” This case report describes a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the importance of clinical and dermoscopic examination for correct diagnosis due to the condition's rarity and risk of misdiagnosis.
September 2015 in “Journal watch” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.