15 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the structural hierarchy of trichocyte keratins, including their heterodimeric structure and distinct conformations impacting hair growth, with no new experimental results reported.
87 citations
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August 1974 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
April 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research” This study developed a polyherbal shampoo using herbal extracts as an alternative to chemical-based shampoos, aiming to provide a safer and more effective hair care option.
July 2022 in “Journal of bio innovation” This article discusses the role of Panchakarma, a set of five Ayurvedic therapies, in detoxifying the body, as described in traditional Ayurvedic texts.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research formulated and evaluated a multipurpose herbal liquid shampoo using plant-based extracts, which showed good cleansing action, medium foaming, and caused no skin irritation, suggesting it to be a safe alternative to synthetic shampoos.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a unique presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia characterized by a hair loss pattern that resembles the Greek letter upsilon, supported by trichoscopic and histological findings.
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.
13 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that trichoscopy revealed distinctive patterns across different autoimmune bullous diseases, suggesting it can be a useful preliminary diagnostic tool for differentiating these conditions.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study involved a 25-year-old woman treated for severe hair loss with Anu Taila Nasya, Shiro Abhyanga, and iron supplements for 21 days, and found significant improvement in hair density, texture, and scalp condition.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” This case report described a seven-year-old with tinea capitis, which improved clinically after six weeks of griseofulvin treatment, changing the fungal strain from Trichophyton violaceum white variant to violet strain.
June 2025 in “Judi Clinical Journal” In this case report, researchers described an exceptionally rare occurrence of a 19-year-old female having three concurrent pilonidal sinuses at intermammary, umbilical, and sacrococcygeal locations, with surgical and conservative treatment leading to favorable healing outcomes.
December 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study compared the diagnostic effectiveness of Folliscope and Trichoscope in 100 men with androgenetic alopecia, concluding that using both methods enhances diagnostic accuracy by providing complementary insights—Trichoscope highlights patterns while Folliscope offers objective measurements.
17 citations
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January 2012 in “IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology” This study found that high doses of ethyl acetate extract from Tridax procumbens can have specific toxic effects in rats, including organ damage and significant changes in some serum biochemical parameters.
40 citations
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December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate scalp psoriasis from seborrheic dermatitis by identifying specific trichoscopic patterns such as hidden hairs, signet ring vessels, and comma vessels.
In this laboratory study, the methanolic extract of Eclipta alba demonstrated significant anthelmintic activity against earthworms (Pheretima posthuma), causing paralysis and death at doses of 50-100 mg/ml, with stronger effects observed at higher concentrations compared to the standard treatment, albendazole.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” This study observed that trichoscopic patterns, such as yellow dots and honey comb patterns, correlate with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, highlighting trichoscopy's diagnostic and prognostic value.
August 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This article discusses the use of Maltadya tail for treating forms of alopecia in Ayurvedic medicine but presents no clinical results, emphasizing the oil's potential scalp and hair health benefits.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study highlights the importance of recognizing artifacts in trichoscopy, as certain cosmetic products can mimic signs of early androgenetic alopecia.
135 citations
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October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study suggests that trichohyalin is modified by peptidyl-arginine deiminase before being cross-linked by TGase 3, allowing the formation of rigid structures in hair follicle cells.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopic measurements of hair density and diameter are useful for assessing the severity of female pattern hair loss and its progression.
This case report identified trichorrhexis nodosa in a patient, likely due to the topical use of an ayurvedic preparation containing calcium hydronide.
December 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study presents a compilation of dermatological disorders that are descriptively compared to the "Navaratnas," or nine planetary gems from Vedic astrology, highlighting unique diagnostic terms and their clinical presentations to make dermatology more accessible and memorable for practitioners and patients.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this case report, a 36-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant clinical improvement, including complete hair regrowth, after undergoing a 60-day Ayurvedic treatment regimen that included Panchakarma procedures and herbal medications.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of medical research and health sciences” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections resulted in earlier hair regrowth responses in alopecia areata patients compared to triamcinolone, but the difference was not statistically significant at 9 weeks.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” In this study, trichoscopy was found to be an effective noninvasive tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss at early stages, potentially eliminating the need for scalp biopsies.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Maia-rivista Di Letterature Classiche” This review discusses the bioactive compounds and biological activities of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and highlights concerns about its hepatotoxicity, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, the authors suggest that topiramate, used for treating bipolar disorder, may cause trichomegaly, or excessive eyelash growth, in patients.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, a holistic hair treatment regimen significantly increased hair density in men with stages 2-4 male androgenetic alopecia, showing a more effective outcome than minoxidil over six months, and offering an alternative to traditional treatments.