44 citations
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September 2015 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reported that targeted anticancer therapies are associated with an increased risk of alopecia compared to placebo, although the risk was lower compared to chemotherapy.
25 citations
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June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study classified scars in discoid lupus erythematosus patients into six types based on anatomical location and morphology, suggesting early identification might influence more aggressive treatment strategies.
August 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This research explored the impact of chemotherapy on scalp conditions in cancer patients, finding significant textural differences through imaging analysis between those who experienced hair loss and those who retained hair, suggesting potential changes in scalp morphology during hair regrowth.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article discusses the aging-related changes in hair structure and function, and examines various treatments like light therapy, minoxidil, and finasteride aimed at mitigating hair thinning and loss, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study reported three cases where patients experienced changes in hair curl patterns after acute lupus alopecia and alopecia areata, with baseline hair texture restored following medical treatment.