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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” In this observational study, the combination of PRP and 5% minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that among dermatologists in Spain, topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the most commonly prescribed treatments for male androgenic alopecia, while oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil have seen increased use in recent years.
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March 2020 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This study found that hair transplantation using the follicular unit extraction method significantly improved hair density and patient satisfaction in males with androgenetic alopecia, especially those younger than 33 and with less severe hair loss.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” This study found that donor sites with higher hair density and thicker hair diameter had a better appearance after follicular unit excision in men with androgenic alopecia.
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January 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” This case report describes a 50-year-old woman with palmoplantar psoriasis who developed alopecia areata after starting tildrakizumab, suggesting a possible paradoxical reaction related to the medication.
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October 2025 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses 'vibe coding', a new approach that allows clinicians with minimal coding skills to utilize machine learning tools for medical research by using natural language directives to generate and refine code through AI-driven platforms.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this pilot study, researchers found that betulin did not conclusively inhibit hair loss or promote regrowth in patients with hypothyroidism when compared to placebo.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review explores the efficacy and safety of treatments for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, revealing a predominance of case reports and series, and concludes that randomized controlled trials are needed for better evidence-based therapies.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.
In this review, the authors discuss various skin conditions linked to hyperandrogenism, such as acne and alopecia, with a focus on androgen-targeted therapies, suggesting these are generally more effective than non-androgen-targeted options.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” In this case report, a 36-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia showed clinically visible improvement in hair density after three monthly sessions of microneedling combined with exosome application, although the authors note that further studies are needed to verify these findings.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” In this study, cicatricial alopecias were classified by inflammatory cell type and the researchers highlighted that primary cicatricial alopecia's exact causes remain unknown, accounting for 6% of all hair diseases despite its unclear prevalence.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
This case report discusses a patient with female androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium, emphasizing the importance of follicular unclogging to enhance treatment effectiveness, combining deep cleaning, caffeine application, physical stimulation, and lifestyle changes as an individualized, effective alternative to oral medications.
February 2025 in “Medico Research Chronicles” In this clinical study, Verilich hair serum significantly reduced hair shedding by 40% or more in 75% of female patients with Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss after one month of use.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Perinevoid alopecia can be effectively treated with non-invasive corticosteroids.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study suggests that while vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to alopecia areata severity, evidence for the effectiveness of supplementation or topical calcipotriol treatment remains inconsistent and low quality.
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.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study found that patients with SARS-CoV-2 associated telogen effluvium experienced hair loss sooner after infection compared to telogen effluvium from other causes, with distinct dermoscopic findings aiding diagnosis.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers explored the causes and treatment strategies for diffuse telogen effluvium, focusing on 60 patients with the condition linked to iron deficiency anemia, comparing the effectiveness of ferrous salts alone versus combined with Quilib lotion.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” This report describes a 55-year-old African woman with a 4-year history of frontotemporal alopecia and total eyebrow loss, who experienced scalp itching and had unsuccessfully undergone hair transplantation.
April 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports no new results as it is a letter discussing associations between clinical variables, treatment regimens, and hair density and calibre in female androgenetic alopecia patients.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma treatment for androgenetic alopecia, addressing its effectiveness, challenges, and future directions, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study provides the most comprehensive review to date of published cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing a notable association with thyroid disease.
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This case series reports telogen effluvium in three patients following severe Sars-Cov-2 infection and suggests a potential association that merits further investigation.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that dermatoscopy is useful for diagnosing and assessing primary cicatricial alopecias in Chinese patients, with alopecia mucinosa having a distinct feature of patulous follicular openings.