December 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” The paper introduces the concept of dermatologic ethnophytoconvergence, which involves the historical use of non-endemic plants by various cultures for skin-related purposes, supported by modern scientific studies. It identifies 10 plant families with widespread distribution that fit this framework, emphasizing their historical and contemporary relevance in dermatology. Notably, Equisetaceae and Cyperaceae show promise in hair care, demonstrating trichologic ethnophytoconvergence. The review highlights the use of duckweed and Arum species for treating conditions like alopecia and infections, with preclinical studies supporting their efficacy. It underscores the importance of cross-cultural botanical knowledge in advancing dermatologic treatments, while also acknowledging potential publication bias in the literature.
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
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June 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining scalp photos with hair density and caliber measurements gives a more accurate assessment of hair loss.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology (Print)” A single long white eyelash is a rare but benign condition.