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.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter reviews types and causes of hair loss in children and suggests a diagnostic approach for identifying and treating this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation in lymphatic malformations, potentially improving vessel function and patient outcomes.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that knocking out STAT5 expression in specific mouse hair follicles after tamoxifen treatment initiated uniform hair growth, highlighting STAT5's role in regulating the hair growth cycle.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” This study describes two thallium poisoning outbreaks, highlighting characteristic symptoms like hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, and emphasizes that such poisoning can stem from accidental or criminal ingestion.
June 2026 in “Ophthalmology and Therapy” This review concluded that near-infrared and red light photobiomodulation shows potential for certain ocular conditions like age-related macular degeneration and dry eye disease, but clinical evidence is still mixed and insufficient to establish it as a standard therapy.
This review discusses the characteristics and management of adolescent androgenetic alopecia, noting a lack of FDA-approved treatments and reporting no new clinical results.
This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome was the most common cause of hirsutism among premenopausal Algerian women.
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January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, associated morbidities, and possible evolutionary advantages of polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report any new findings.
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of cosmetic nanocarriers to improve hair appearance and reports no new experimental results.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” This article discusses the evaluation and treatment options for alopecia but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses trichotillomania and traction alopecia, focusing on their clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, but it reports no new research findings.
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March 2012 in “Trends in Plant Science” This review discusses the crosstalk between auxin and ethylene in seedling growth and development, emphasizing how ethylene modulates auxin's effects across different tissues.
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the identification and characteristics of melanocyte stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair pigmentation, greying, and skin repigmentation, but reports no new research findings.
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June 2012 This review discusses recent advances in skin penetration mechanisms, specifically focusing on the enhanced understanding of the follicular pathway and its implications for transdermal therapies, immune system targeting, and nanoparticle safety.
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September 2014 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review describes recent advances in using nanoparticles for drug delivery to hair follicles, with potential applications in treating skin diseases such as alopecia and acne, but reports no new findings.
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses recent surgical and medical advancements in hair restoration techniques but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2019 in “Biotechnology Letters” Gene therapy shows promise for improving wound healing, but more research is needed for human use.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses various treatment options for Alopecia Areata, focusing on both medical and psychological approaches, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that sunscreen and moisturizer use was associated with a higher likelihood of developing frontal fibrosing alopecia in the reviewed studies.
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report suggests that a Penicillium species might have been the causative agent of tinea capitis in a 3-year-old boy.
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October 2012 in “Journal of child neurology” In this study, two unrelated Honduran patients with Sjögren-Larsson syndrome had the same genetic mutation but displayed different disease severities, suggesting that factors beyond the ALDH3A2 mutation influence clinical outcome.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” In this study, researchers found significant associations between trichoscopic features and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Korean participants, suggesting trichoscopy as a useful tool for early detection and monitoring by identifying indicators like vellus hairs and follicular unit changes.
This case study describes a 34-year-old male developing painful inflammatory scalp nodules post-scalp microinfusion of medication. The findings suggest that repeated microtrauma or bacterial colonization might trigger dissecting cellulitis in susceptible individuals, with exogenous testosterone as a potential modifier, not a direct cause.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This case report highlights the rare co-occurrence of Pili Annulati and Trichorrhexis Nodosa in a Syrian woman, underlining the need for further research into their relationship and treatment.