6 citations
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study identified xerosis and diffuse hair loss as the most common skin manifestations in patients with hypothyroidism, observed in 38.09% and 34.8% of participants, respectively.
6 citations
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May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that Biota orientalis L. leaf extract may promote hair growth and suppress sebum production in human cells, suggesting potential benefits for hair restoration.
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.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses existing and emerging treatments for hirsutism, highlighting new home-use laser devices, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note that permanent hair removal remains elusive.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” In this study, self-esteem, body image, and sexual function in women significantly improved after total laser pubic hair removal.
3 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Psychopharmacology-clinical and Experimental” In this study, finasteride was found not to be associated with changes in sleep spindle activity or morphology in men undergoing sleep studies.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Archivos argentinos de pediatría” This report describes a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome and coexisting psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the influence of thyroid hormone on skin and hair health, emphasizing its role in epidermal homeostasis and hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of molecular evolution” This study explored the molecular biology of skin adaptations in pangolins, revealing that certain genes for lipid synthesis have inactive patterns, while others related to skin function remain intact, suggesting complex evolutionary changes in their skin physiology.
1 citations
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October 2014 The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to premature greying of hair, focusing on detoxifying therapies like panchakarma and various rejuvenative treatments, but presents no new empirical findings.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research observed that Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduced sebum production and improved sebum composition across different ethnicities, significantly decreasing skin oiliness and the likelihood of shiny skin when used in a cream applied twice daily for 28 days.
1 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study developed a method to quantify hair loss in mice, aiding the evaluation of new treatments for alopecia.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports an improvement in lymphomatoid papulosis type A in a 52-year-old patient who concurrently used hormone-replacement therapy.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts” In this study, researchers formulated a pomade using papaya seed oil and virgin coconut oil at various concentrations and found it to be stable, non-irritating, and preferred by users, with the 7.5% concentration being most favored for providing shiny and moisturized hair.
This paper explores a treatise by Abulcasis Al-Zahrāwī, presenting English translations of historical recipes from an Arabic manuscript that provide treatments for alopecia and hair loss, highlighting their pharmacological and historical significance.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This report describes the creation of a natural herbal beard balm formulated to nourish, hydrate, and support healthy beard growth while reducing irritation, using ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary oil, and beeswax.
February 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” In this study, after long-term observation of human scalp hair follicles over 16 years, the researchers found that a topical 5% minoxidil solution could stimulate hair regrowth after a period of dormancy, though with reduced growth rates and hair diameter.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study introduces a polyherbal hair removal cream, reporting its effectiveness in inhibiting hair growth while minimizing skin irritation across various skin types, suggesting a natural alternative to traditional hair removal methods.
August 2024 in “Journal of Home Economics Research” This source reports that among female youths in Umunneochi, common hair care products like serums, sprays, and lotions fall below average usage, and it concludes that consulting dermatologists and avoiding counterfeit products could prevent hair damage.
November 2023 in “Curēus” In this case report, a 16-year-old African American girl with sebaceous filaments on her face was successfully treated with topical tretinoin, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating this under-reported condition for improved appearance and quality of life.
December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study found that serum levels of NF-L and GFAP decreased but tau protein levels did not change in anorexia nervosa patients after short-term partial weight restoration.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter details the causes and diagnostic process of pediatric alopecia, including trichoscopic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors identified a role for hair follicles in regulating the formation and sympathetic innervation of arrector pili muscles, influencing hair follicle stem cell activity and potentially explaining hair loss associated with beta-blockers and androgenic alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in obese mice, local antimicrobial activity is reduced due to a loss of adipogenic stem cells and an increase in mature adipocytes, leading to higher susceptibility to skin infections.