April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study explores hypertrichosis, a condition of excessive hair growth, highlighting its classification, diagnostic methods, and potential treatments. The authors emphasize the importance of individualized approaches and further genetic research to enhance treatment options for this primarily cosmetic issue that can signal systemic diseases.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report observed that individualized homeopathic treatment led to complete cessation of hair pulling and full hair regrowth in a previously unsuccessfully treated 11-year-old girl with diffuse alopecia areata associated with trichotillomania.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study reviewed trichoscopic images to assess hair loss, finding that ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) aligned with modern trichoscopic parameters, potentially aiding accurate diagnosis and management of hair conditions.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair India 2012 was a successful international event focused on combating fake trichology practices and discussing various hair health topics.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Venerology” This study at the Dzerkalo Medical Center found that complex therapy for abscessing perifolliculitis of the scalp is more effective in reducing inflammation and follicle destruction compared to basic antibacterial therapy, which was associated with relapses during long-term follow-up.
November 2024 in “Cureus” This case report described a 43-year-old male with trichotillomania, experiencing severe alopecia and an ulcerated plaque, who improved with a combination of antibiotic, antidepressant, and psychotherapy treatments, suggesting that these interventions may benefit individuals with psychiatric comorbidities linked to this condition.
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August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that certain hair care practices, such as wearing cornrows and using hair extensions, were strongly associated with the development of traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis in African American girls.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This review covers hair anatomy, common hair diseases, diagnostic approaches, management, and hair care, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the importance of proper hair care knowledge.
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March 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, a multidisciplinary psychodermatology service treating children and young people with compulsive hair pulling reported varied success, with 45.4% achieving complete resolution and 36.4% seeing substantial improvement, suggesting a hybrid care model may benefit patient engagement and therapy outcomes.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” This review highlights that diagnosing cicatricial alopecia, a hair loss condition linked to several autoimmune diseases, requires trichoscopy and histopathological examination to differentiate it from similar conditions, with early diagnosis being crucial for effective management.
January 2007 in “Más dermatología” This review found no clinical studies on hair shaft disorder treatments but reported improvement from minoxidil or oral retinoids in certain conditions, emphasizing gentle hair care and genetic counseling for management.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review discusses the role of trichoscopy in diagnosing lichen planopilaris and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize early recognition to potentially prevent permanent scarring.
May 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review explores emerging 3D bioprinting strategies for hair follicle creation, highlighting their potential to advance alopecia treatment and trichology research, but notes the need for further optimization and reduced maintenance costs before clinical use.
This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article confirms a significant rise in hair and scalp-related disorders at tertiary outpatient dermatology centers, particularly in cases of androgenetic alopecia and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2013 in “International journal of innovative research and development” This article discusses a hypothetical model of androgenic hair trichophore composed of various chemical components, but it reports no new empirical findings; the authors emphasize the model's potential impact on hair cosmetics.
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October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article introduces teletrichoscopy as a method for diagnosing hair disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
August 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” This article discusses various hair loss disorders such as scarring and nonscarring alopecia and emphasizes the importance of diagnosis through patient interviews and trichoscopy, while highlighting existing treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and emerging therapies from ongoing research.
September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study provides a comprehensive review of trichotillomania, focusing on its clinical symptoms, etiology, diagnostics, and treatment methods, while also addressing serious complications like trichobezoars and Rapunzel Syndrome.
This review discusses the use of hair microscopy in diagnosing hair-related conditions, highlighting techniques and common applications, but presents no new experimental results.
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June 2016 in “Medicina” This article reviews monilethrix, a rare genetic hair disorder causing brittle hair and alopecia, and emphasizes the need for clinical diagnosis and characteristic tricoscopic findings.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, while Folliculitis Decalvans is characterized by tufted hairs and redness around hair follicles.
May 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing early female hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This paper reviews the underattention to aging hair care in cosmetic dermatology and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to facial and hair rejuvenation, but it reports no new research findings.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.
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July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case study suggests that trichoscopic examination of the beard can aid in diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men, especially when challenging to differentiate from androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” This article discusses triangular temporal alopecia, highlighting dermoscopy's role in diagnosis and the limited therapeutic options, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research” This study found that trichoscopy was 73.77% concordant with histopathology in diagnosing patchy alopecia, highlighting its usefulness as a diagnostic tool for conditions like alopecia areata, lichen planus pigmentosus, and discoid lupus erythematosus.
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January 2024 in “Acta Bioclínica” This study examines the significance of understanding conditions like androgenic alopecia, which affects a high percentage of Mexican men (80% of those aged 15–69) and women (50% aged 15–79), and emphasizes the need for better educational resources and therapeutic options in medical training.