303 citations
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August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
This report suggests that in vitiligo, melanocytes may be destroyed by the same factors necessary for melanin production, contributing to the skin's depigmentation.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”
In this study, trichoscopic features aiding differential diagnosis of alopecia in Korean patients were found to be similar to those in Caucasians, but pigment pattern frequencies differed due to racial characteristics.
December 2024 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research”
In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata patches with whitehair follicles showed a significant decline in Sox10 marker expression compared to patches without white hairs, while other melanocytic markers were similarly expressed in both groups.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
This case report describes a possible association between Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and linear IgA/IgG bullous dermatosis in a 35-year-old Japanese male, though coincidence cannot be ruled out.
After four months of using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling, fine white fuzz appeared on bald patches. There is uncertainty if this fuzz will develop into full hair.
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in whitehairpatches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
A 24-year-old male started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamin D for hair loss but noticed worsening thinning and whitepatches on his temples. He seeks advice on improving his regimen, which includes topical minoxidil and a shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis.
A user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides while wearing a hair system and has had a transplant to correct temple peaks. They are using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and rosemary oil serum, and are considering a corrective transplant to add density and achieve a natural look.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.