May 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, increased treatment duration with vismodegib was associated with a decreased risk of relapse in patients with advanced or multiple basal cell carcinoma.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews trichoscopic techniques for diagnosing common hair loss conditions and presents a revised algorithm for identifying specific features of cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “International Journal Of Ayurvedic And Herbal Medicine” In this case study, a 22-year-old female with trichotillomania showed significant improvement through an integrated approach combining Growth Factor Concentrate therapy, Ayurvedic medications, counseling, and yogic practices, highlighting the importance of addressing both dermatological and psychological aspects for long-term recovery.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series reported that patients with trichotillomania and pseudofolliculitis experienced improvement in itch symptoms and hair regrowth after receiving topical steroids, topical, or oral antibiotics.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the importance of physical examinations in trichology, emphasizing their role in diagnosing conditions like alopecia and hair dystrophies, and reports no new clinical results.
July 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This review covers current knowledge of tricoscopy's applications in diagnosing and monitoring scalp and hair disorders but presents no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reviews 3D printing's role in neurology, highlighting its potential to enhance hair restoration and scalp therapy through personalized solutions, while acknowledging the challenges of regulatory issues and the need for further research on long-term effects.
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.
13 citations
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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.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in hair transplant procedures, emphasizing the role of micro-inflammation and the usefulness of trichoscopy for detecting complications, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This review covers trichoscopy's role in diagnosing scalp disorders, emphasizing its potential to improve clinical accuracy, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the TRICHOBIOLIGHT protocol showed effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with 82.5% of 103 patients experiencing excellent to good outcomes after mesotherapy and LED photobiostimulation on the scalp.
30 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the diagnostic and treatment challenges of trichotillomania and emphasizes the need for better-designed studies to optimize treatment approaches.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study found trichoscopy to be a quick and effective method for diagnosing and monitoring tinea capitis in children, with improvements in trichoscopic features observed by week 2 and full recoveries confirmed mycologically by week 8.
January 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This article discusses the utility of trichoscopy in distinguishing hair disorders with similar clinical appearances but reports no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
74 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This study found that trichoscopy can diagnose genetic hair shaft abnormalities without plucking or cutting hair, by visualizing characteristic features in a single session.
April 2016 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” This article reviews treatment approaches for trichotillomania, emphasizing differences from OCD therapies and recommending specific management strategies, without providing new experimental findings.
8 citations
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February 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review summarizes trichoscopic features for diagnosing common hair loss disorders and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing their diagnostic utility in conditions like alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
In this review, researchers analyzed literature on trichotillomania and found advances in understanding its neurobiology—highlighting dysregulated reward circuits and genetics—and treatments, with behavioral therapy and innovative pharmacological approaches improving outcomes where traditional SSRIs do not.
January 2026 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology”
8 citations
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March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study suggests that corkscrew hair could serve as a new diagnostic marker for tinea capitis and that dermoscopy might help diagnose atypical cases swiftly.
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.
178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This review discusses the application of trichoscopy in diagnosing various hair and scalp diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its role as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses trichotillomania and trichoteiromania, focusing on their clinical presentation, main trichoscopic features, and similarities in hair loss patterns but reports no new research findings.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, trichoscopy revealed hair shaft abnormalities similar to those seen in alopecia areata and chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients over 12 months following hair restoration surgery.
35 citations
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the trichoscopic diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses how trichoscopy, a hair and scalp examination method, helps in diagnosing various hair diseases by identifying specific structural features but provides no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of counseling and development” This review discusses trichotillomania, covering its characteristics, impact, and treatment options, and reports no new findings.
December 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that most hair shaft abnormalities can be accurately diagnosed using a handheld dermoscope in a clinical setting.