17 citations
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” This study found that individuals with protein-calorie malnutrition, especially those with kwashiorkor, required significantly less force to pluck hair compared to well-nourished patients.
20 citations
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January 1979 in “Journal of Experimental Zoology” In this study, epilation in female rats generally accelerated hair eruption, especially in successive cycles, with variations influenced by hormonal treatments and timing within the hair growth cycle.
66 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Excision and laser techniques can effectively treat acne keloidalis nuchae.
9 citations
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” This article reviews historical approaches to electrolysis for permanent hair removal and suggests improvements in equipment, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This pilot study detailed the use of Hair-to-Hair-matching technology™ in a clinical trial to assess botulinum toxin's efficacy in treating male androgenetic alopecia, providing a precise method for evaluating hair count and thickness changes over time.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using three-hair grafts from the back of the head for eyebrow transplantation offers a natural look and reduces scarring.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” This case study identifies early-onset trichotillomania in a 4-year-old girl, treated with behavioral interventions that led to decreased hair pulling and regrowth over three months.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that the tumescent technique can improve hair micrografting by effectively providing anesthesia and reducing bleeding without the need for multiple needle injections or nerve blocks.
November 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The technique removes sweat glands effectively.
1 citations
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June 1999 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study found that a straightforward technique for single hair grafting achieved a 96% success rate in eyebrow transplantations with cosmetically pleasing outcomes and no complications.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” This case report describes an instance of hair thread tourniquet syndrome in an infant, successfully treated through surgical release of the constricting hair.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that no-shave long hair-follicular unit excision using a skin-responsive device, without recess-tipped punches, yielded low graft transection and shaft break rates, improved procedure speed, and increased surgeon willingness.
January 2006 in “Journal of Rural Medicine” This review discusses recent Japanese research on trichotillomania and compares it with international studies, reporting no new clinical results.
27 citations
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September 2017 Pubic hair transplantation can improve self-esteem in those with sparse pubic hair.
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.
July 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study suggests that hair removal lasers, potentially combined with topical minoxidil, may target and treat the underlying mechanisms of trichoepithelioma lesions effectively, though clinical trials are needed to verify this approach.
101 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that postlaser hair removal hypertrichosis occurred in 0.6% of patients and appeared more common in darker skin types, but was a rare phenomenon overall.
10 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Individualized treatment plans are crucial for managing excessive hair growth.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that targeting the endocannabinoid system through pharmacological interventions may help reduce compulsive hair-pulling in individuals with trichotillomania.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review from JAAD Reviews provides a comprehensive overview of hypertrichosis, discussing its diagnosis, treatment options like topical and laser therapies, and special psychosocial considerations for pediatric patients to better support clinicians and researchers in managing this condition.
44 citations
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no results; it is a website notification about cookies and general access to JAMA content.
3 citations
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March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reports that the use of an ultrasharp tungsten electrode was deemed a useful tool in hundreds of scalp reduction procedures for hair restoration at Peterson Medical Institute.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the role of follicular unit transplantation in restoring eyebrow fullness and architecture but does not present new experimental findings, emphasizing the importance of technique for achieving natural results.
1 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that photoepilation in mice may disrupt normal dermal wound healing and increase the risk of hypertrophic scars or keloids.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that long-pulsed ruby laser treatment effectively reduced hair density on the beard and chest of male-to-female transsexuals, achieving a 50–90% reduction maintained over six months.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reviews literature showing that trichotillomania significantly reduces quality of life and emphasizes that effective treatment requires an interdisciplinary approach involving dermatology and psychiatry to address its psychiatric component.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This study highlights that beard hairs are a preferred nonscalp donor source for hair transplantation, especially when scalp donor supply is insufficient due to severe androgenetic alopecia, with careful planning and technique needed to minimize scarring and enhance outcomes.
April 2025 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” This study found that a combination of microneedling with growth factors and low-level light therapy led to visible hair regrowth without side effects in a patient with trichotillomania.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the use of dermoscopy in distinguishing temporal triangular alopecia from alopecia areata, emphasizing its role in avoiding invasive diagnostics and ineffective treatments; it reports no new clinical findings.