July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses current visualization methods for assessing hair restoration therapy responses, noting imprecision in triangulated measurements and patient dissatisfaction with visible tattoos.
15 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma combined with other hair restoration therapies significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though it did not statistically affect hair shaft diameter.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
6 citations
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses treatment strategies for alopecia areata, emphasizing current immunomodulation approaches but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining scalp photos with hair density and caliber measurements gives a more accurate assessment of hair loss.
This abstract does not report results, instead, it explores the often personal and emotional experience of noticing hair loss, noting the lack of clear medical symptoms and the potential social impact, which can lead to confusion about seeking appropriate medical care.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses recent therapeutic advances in treating various types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and hair transplant technologies, but reports no new clinical results.
124 citations
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, among patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining microneedling with minoxidil led to the best improvement in hair loss and volume compared to using microneedling or minoxidil alone.
32 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” This letter to the editor discusses a potential link between new onset alopecia areata and SARS-CoV-2 infection, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone led to more than 75% hair regrowth in 33.3% of patients with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis, despite notable side effects.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that platelet-rich plasma injections led to only temporary improvement in vellus hair characteristics in temporal triangular alopecia, suggesting it may not be an effective long-term treatment.
9 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This article reviews the characteristics and distribution of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that the HairCheck® device, demonstrating high correlation between its Hair Mass Index and hair characteristics such as strand number and diameter, may be an effective tool for assessing hair mass changes in alopecia patients.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that in patients with alopecia areata, the number of follicular stelae in skin biopsies varied by clinical type and severity of the disease, but did not correlate with treatment response.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, transplanted hair follicles from different body sites showed changes in morphology and immune status, suggesting their ability to adapt and function in new recipient areas such as the scalp or eyebrows.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, a 39-year-old man with sudden whitening of scalp hair due to alopecia areata experienced total regrowth of pigmented hair after six months without systemic treatment.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Low DHEA-S levels might be linked to alopecia areata and could be a potential treatment target.
16 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article discusses the principles and considerations of clinical photography for hair disorders in dermatology, reporting no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” The researchers reported a case of a young girl with alopecia areata who responded well to a combination therapy of 88% phenol and dexamethasone, with no recurrence observed during six months of follow-up.
96 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing various types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it is suggested as a non-invasive method for diagnosis and monitoring treatment responses.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this 1-year study of patients with alopecia areata universalis, researchers found that 0.03% topical bimatoprost led to an acceptable cosmetic response in 43.24% of participants.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reports that combination therapy with oral steroids, anthralin, and minoxidil yielded effective cosmetic responses in 80% of patients with treatment-resistant extensive alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study presents two cases where intralesional methotrexate combined with ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment resulted in excellent outcomes for refractory alopecia areata.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that 88% phenol treatment significantly improved texture, pigmentation, and density of hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients over nine weeks, with 78% showing a good to excellent response.
March 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” This case report from Qatar highlights the failure of traditional diagnostic approaches in a young woman with severe hair loss, emphasizing the potential benefits of DNA-guided nutrigenomics and the importance of compassionate communication in addressing psychosocial distress.
April 2025 in “Dermatology The American Medical Journal” Low-dose isotretinoin is effective for treating pediatric scarring alopecia.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This case series reports 13 patients with folliculitis decalvans treated with antimicrobial therapy, highlighting the variability in response outcomes for this challenging condition.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that applying topical tretinoin can influence follicular sulfotransferase expression, enabling 43% of predicted nonresponders to minoxidil to respond positively in the context of androgenetic alopecia.