February 2026 in “Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology” In this study, both Unani formulations tested were effective in managing Telogen Effluvium, with Itrifal Kishneezi and Roghan Amla showing slightly faster early results in reducing hair shedding, although overall efficacy between the two treatments was comparable.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report details the occurrence of alopecic scalp cysts in a young female following three weeks of isotretinoin treatment for acne, highlighting a potential side effect for clinicians to recognize.
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March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes techniques for correcting cosmetic deformities caused by older hair flap surgeries, restoring a more natural appearance.
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
This article presents a dermatological case involving a 36-year-old woman with ambiguous alopecia, evaluated using videodermatoscopy, but it reports no new research findings or clinical outcomes.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to diagnose hair loss without shaving.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IMG-007 helps regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in severe alopecia areata.
In this case report, an 8-year-old Spitz dog with refractory dermatophytosis showed significant clinical improvement after switching to posaconazole, chosen based on antifungal susceptibility testing, offering a promising treatment option for dogs unresponsive to standard antifungal therapies.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article proposes renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia to frontal fibrosing alopecia syndrome to better reflect its varied presentations and enhance understanding and treatment approaches.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral naltrexone may help reduce inflammation in some scarring alopecia patients.
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” This study found that biologic therapies, particularly anti-TNF-alpha agents, have been linked to increased cases of alopecia areata in patients treated for autoimmune disorders.
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July 2007 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses techniques for correcting hairline deformities after face lift procedures using follicular unit implantation, but it reports no clinical results.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This research suggests that superficial cryotherapy is a safe and nearly as effective alternative to topical steroids and PUVA therapy for treating alopecia areata, especially in children.
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March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused red hair to grow on a man's temples.
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article reviews options and principles for reconstructing defects of the scalp, skull, orbit, and maxilla, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that four out of ten patients with alopecia areata experienced some hair regrowth after PUVA therapy, though this treatment should be reserved for those unresponsive to other options due to potential long-term side effects.
27 citations
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with ulerythema ophryogenes who had developmental and physical anomalies and showed no improvement with topical or oral isotretinoin treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study reports a case where a patient with both psoriasis and alopecia universalis experienced regrowth of scalp and body hair after treatment with Deucravacitinib, a TYK2 inhibitor, suggesting potential effectiveness but recommending controlled studies to confirm this finding.
November 2024 in “PubMed” This case report describes an 18-month-old boy who developed a rare phototoxic skin reaction to terbinafine, likely triggered by sunlight exposure, which resolved after treatment with corticosteroid cream and sun avoidance.
9 citations
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December 1985 in “JAMA” This article highlights the rising recognition of tinea capitis in children, noting a shift from Microsporum to Trichophyton tonsurans as the main causative agent, with potential implications for day-care centers.
198 citations
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September 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Radiofrequency devices effectively tighten skin without surgery.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study highlights that wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans, and wigs, is associated with traction alopecia due to hairstyling practices creating tension on the scalp, and offers culturally sensitive recommendations to mitigate this risk without compromising religious beliefs.
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April 2024 in “Piel” Telogen effluvium causes sudden hair loss, often due to stress or changes, and is treated by addressing the cause and offering support.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper documents a case of natural reversal of moderate-to-severe androgenetic alopecia without medical intervention, but emphasizes it is an individual observation not generalizable to broader populations.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This report documented a successful and sustained hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation for temporal triangular alopecia, lasting over six years.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this case report, a 28-year-old woman's tinea capitis, diagnosed using a Wood's lamp, was successfully treated with oral itraconazole and ketoconazole shampoo over eight weeks.
14 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, low-dose methotrexate was observed to be effective and well-tolerated in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata multiplex, achieving complete or near-complete hair regrowth in about 90% of patients despite some experiencing elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
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April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that topical PUVA treatment led to excellent or good hair regrowth in 45.4% of patients with alopecia areata, though many experienced relapse after treatment stopped.