32 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses congenital triangular alopecia (TTA), a non-scarring hair loss condition often seen in children, without reporting new clinical findings.
28 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that combining microneedle treatments with 5% minoxidil topical solution led to the greatest increase in hair density among Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia.
27 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” This study found no significant difference in hair growth between patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with 1% minoxidil and those given a placebo.
26 citations
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June 2001 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This study reported that a 1% procyanidin B-2 tonic increased hair diameter and density in men with male pattern baldness, suggesting it may be a potential treatment option.
24 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study suggests that trichoscopy with a handheld dermatoscope may help differentiate temporal triangular alopecia from other localized alopecia by identifying specific hair features.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
16 citations
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November 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that a single intradermal injection of Hair Stimulating Complex significantly improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
16 citations
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June 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not contain research results or findings.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This case study reports that combining platelet-rich plasma with intradermal triamcinolone acetonide improved hair regrowth and fiber diameter in one patient with alopecia areata compared to triamcinolone alone.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the use of dermoscopy in distinguishing temporal triangular alopecia from alopecia areata, emphasizing its role in avoiding invasive diagnostics and ineffective treatments; it reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” This study reports five cases of congenital triangular alopecia featuring a central island of short terminal hair, with the cause remaining unknown.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections were associated with halting the progression of frontal fibrosing alopecia in female patients and showed minimal adverse effects, but the efficacy as sole therapy remains unclear pending further trials.
13 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
13 citations
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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.
12 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
11 citations
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
11 citations
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April 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses using topical tretinoin with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for alopecia areata in northern Saudi Arabia, but it reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil solution significantly increased non-vellus hair counts and regrowth rates compared to placebo in men with early androgenic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil improved hair growth in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia, possibly through activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, sublingual tofacitinib achieved a longer estimated half-life than oral administration in treatment-resistant alopecia areata patients, potentially supporting daily dosing; overall treatment response was modest.
8 citations
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May 2005 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study observed unique ultrastructural changes in a 4-year-old girl with pili trianguli et canaliculi that may affect hair shaft surface characteristics due to inner root sheath alterations.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This source reported that patients who initially responded to ritlecitinib treatment showed sustained hair regrowth through week 48, with up to one-third of those not meeting target efficacy at week 24 also achieving a response with continued treatment.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” This study found that certain lncRNA gene polymorphisms in HOTAIR and MALAT1 are associated with increased susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus, potentially informing clinical applications.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” This case report describes the first recorded instance of congenital triangular alopecia in the mid-frontal scalp region, challenging the assumption that it is restricted to the frontotemporal area.
5 citations
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October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review aims to help medical practitioners understand inferential statistical methods to critically evaluate clinical trial design and analyses, but it doesn’t present new research findings.
5 citations
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January 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The trial helped find the best dose of deuruxolitinib for treating alopecia areata.
4 citations
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Congenital triangular alopecia is more common than thought and some treatments can be beneficial for appearance concerns.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “International journal of trichology” This study reports that congenital triangular alopecia, which can be misdiagnosed as other conditions, lacks effective treatment and generally requires no therapeutic intervention.
2 citations
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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.