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Buontempo MG, Oh CS, Alhanshali L, Klein EJ, Karim M, Shapiro J, Lo Sicco K. Evaluating subjective versus objective measures of changes in hair density using standardized scalp photography. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:210-211. [PMID: 37775047 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Michael G Buontempo
- Department of Dermatology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, Brooklyn, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York.
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Wang Q, Yang K, Lin J, Liu Q, Zhu Y, Li Z, Ni C, Lin J, Wu W. Investigation of oral finasteride enhanced occipital hair diameter index in different types of male androgenetic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:1292-1294. [PMID: 37604235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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- Qin Wang
- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, P. R. China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Dermatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China; Department of Dermatology, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Shanghai, P. R. China; Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China.
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Cai C, Zeng B, Lin L, Zheng M, Burki C, Grether‐Beck S, Krutmann J. An oral French maritime pine bark extract improves hair density in menopausal women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind intervention study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1045. [PMID: 36620515 PMCID: PMC9817492 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Female pattern hair loss affects females of all ages with a trend to increase after menopause. This disorder may have significant psychological impact and lead to anxiety and depression. Objective In a single center, double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, the effects of oral Pycnogenol® intake (3 × 50 mg/day for a total of 6 months) on hair density, scalp microcirculation, and a variety of skin physiological parameters was studied in Han Chinese menopausal women (N = 76) in Shanghai, China. Methods Measurements were taken at the beginning and after 2 and 6 months, respectively. Hair density was determined by digital photographs and further evaluated by Trichoscan software. Transepidermal water loss was measured by a humidity sensor in a closed chamber on the skin surface. Changes in microcirculation were detected as resting flux on the scalp by reflection photoplethysmography. Results Pycnogenol® intake significantly increased hair density by 30% and 23% after 2 and 6 months of treatment, respectively, as detected by Trichoscan® evaluation of digital photographs. Interestingly, photoplethysmography revealed that this beneficial effect was associated with a decrease in resting flux of the scalp skin, which might indicate an improvement of microcirculation. None of these effects were observed in the placebo taking group. In addition, a significant transient decrease of transepidermal water loss was observed in scalp skin under Pycnogenol,® but not placebo treatment. Conclusion Oral intake of Pycnogenol® might have the potential to reduce hair loss in postmenopausal women.
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- Carr Cai
- Intertek Testing Services LtdShanghaiChina
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- Intertek Testing Services LtdShanghaiChina
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- Intertek Testing Services LtdShanghaiChina
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- IUF ‐ Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental MedicineDüsseldorfGermany,Medical FacultyHeinrich Heine UniversityDüsseldorfGermany
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Alsharif SH, AlGhamdi KM. Evaluation of Scalp Hair Density and Diameter in the Arab Population: Clinical Office-Based Phototrichogram Analysis. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:2737-2743. [PMID: 36545499 PMCID: PMC9762255 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s394045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Knowing normal values of scalp hair thickness and density is beneficial for diagnosing hair disorders, monitoring responses to therapy, performing hair transplants, and conducting relevant research. Such normal values have not yet been studied for Arabs. Objective To assess the hair density and diameter of the Arab population at different scalp sites using phototrichogram. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed at King Saud University Medical City from December 2021 to August 2022. The study was conducted on Arab adults who were not suffering from any hair disorder. The study was conducted using a questionnaire and clinical examination by phototrichogram. Results A total of 120 participants were enrolled in this study. The mean hair density was 147.1± 7.8 hairs/cm2, and the mean hair diameter was 87±4.9 μm. There were significant differences between hair density (P=0.0001) and diameter (P=0.0001) in different regions of the scalp. Females had higher hair density than males at occiput (P=0.038). Conclusion Arab hair has a higher thickness and lower density than hair of other ethnicities. This needs to be considered when diagnosing and/or treating hair problems in Arabs.
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- Sahar Hasan Alsharif
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Vitiligo Research Chair, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Correspondence: Khalid M AlGhamdi, Department of Dermatology, Vitiligo Research Chair, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 240997, Riyadh, 11322, Saudi Arabia, Email
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Yang X, Yu W, Qiao R, Sun J, Jiang Y. The Predictive Value of Midscalp Hair Density and Terminal Hair Percentage in the Severity Evaluation of FPHL Assessed by Trichoscan in a Sample of Chinese Population. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:2675-2684. [PMID: 36536758 PMCID: PMC9758977 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s390148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the most common hair loss disorder in women, which may impair patient's self-identity. It presents as a diffuse reduction in hair density at the mid and frontal regions of the scalp with preservation of the frontal hairline. TrichoScan can be used as a diagnostic tool and for monitoring patients in male pattern hair loss, but little is known in FPHL with Chinese population. OBJECTIVE To explore the predictive value of various TrichoScan characteristics at different areas of the scalp in the diagnosis and evaluation of FPHL. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 261 FPHL subjects were divided into three groups according to Ludwig classification. Together with 108 healthy controls, they were evaluated by computer-assisted TrichoScan. Various hair parameters were analyzed in the frontal, midscalp, vertex, parietal, and occipital areas of the scalp. RESULTS Declining hair densities, terminal hair percentage, hair follicular unit density, mean hair diameter, and average hair/unit combined with increased intermediate hair percentage, and vellus hair percentage were observed across all areas of the scalp for FPHL subjects. Hair density and terminal hair percentage in the midscalp area were the factors most affecting Ludwig classification. The two parameters combined achieved 85.12% correct classification rate and an area under the ROC curve of 0.88 in the diagnosis of FPHL. Additionally, we reported a unique type of FPHL which mostly affected the parietal area, occurring with or without traditional midline changes. CONCLUSION FPHL in a Chinese population presented characteristics of reduced hair density and miniaturization of hair follicles in the midline scalp and to a lesser extent in the parietal area. Hair density and terminal hair percentage in the midscalp exhibited the greatest predictive value of Ludwig classification. Our results may further provide the basis for quantitative classification of FPHL.
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- Xianhong Yang
- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Hangzhou Third Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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El-Dawla RE, Abdelhaleem M, Abdelhamed A. Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium: A randomised, controlled, double-blind, pilot clinical trial. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2022; 89:195-203. [PMID: 35593290 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_1011_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic telogen effluvium is characterised by diffuse loss of hair of the scalp. One of the emerging lines of treatment is platelet-rich plasma. However, not much of published data exist. AIMS A pilot study was conducted on chronic telogen effluvium patients to evaluate the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma, and to compare two different methods of platelet-rich plasma preparation. METHODS The study included 30 female patients with chronic telogen effluvium. Patients were randomised into three groups: Group (1): Special platelet-rich plasma tubes centrifuged at 3500 rpm; Group (2): Ordinary laboratory tubes centrifuged at 1000 rpm; Group (3): Normal saline as a placebo. Patients' evaluation was done with visual analog scale, hair pull test, trichoscopy, photos, satisfaction questionnaire, and safety. All patients received four monthly sessions. Patients were evaluated one month and three months after the last session. RESULTS The hair pull test,visual analogue scale, and patient satisfaction results showed a statistically significant difference between group 1 vs. group 3 and group 2 vs.group 3 at one and three months after the sessions, while there was no difference between group1 vs. group 2. Trichoscopy results (baseline, one and three months after treatment) showed a significant increase in hair density and thickness in the frontal area, temporal area, and the vertex in groups 1 and 2 only. There was no statistically significant difference between the three groups with regards to side effects. LIMITATIONS The sample size was small with ten patients in each group. Furthermore, the follow-up of patients was for only three months. CONCLUSIONS Platelet-rich plasma could be considered as a promising therapy for patients with chronic telogen effluvium with an excellent safety profile. The ordinary laboratory low-cost tubes might be a reliable alternative to the expensive special platelet-rich plasma kits tubes. The trial registry number is PACTR202006539654415.
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- Reham Ezz El-Dawla
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Abdel Hay R, Sayed KS, Hegazi SA, Nada A, Amer MA. Trichoscopic features of hair and scalp in noncomplaining individuals: A descriptive study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:3934-3942. [PMID: 34932866 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trichoscopy is a simple noninvasive tool that is used in calculating different hair parameters and the diagnosis of different hair/scalp diseases at variable magnifications. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work is to describe the features and parameters of hair and scalp in a healthy sample of Egyptian population using videodermoscopy. This may help to provide standard range of measurements of normal hair in both males and females. METHODS A nonrandomized, observational study for features and parameters of hair structure, performed on 368 healthy Egyptian subjects with no hair/scalp complaint. RESULTS Each scalp area has its own vascular pattern. Male subjects showed different values regarding their hair parameters from the female subjects. No significant difference was seen after application of hair dye, except for few values. In both genders, there was a change in hair parameters with age. Smoking had a negative influence on hair parameters. CONCLUSION Hair features and parameters observed in our population are different from those reported by other populations. Smoking affects hair thickness and density. Dyed hair has greater thickness mostly due to the protective effect of hair conditioners.
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- Rania Abdel Hay
- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Naranjo García P, López Andrino R, Gómez González C, Pinto H. Three wavelengths integrated: Efficacy and safety of a novel combination for hair removal. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:259-267. [PMID: 34418269 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laser hair removal is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures. AIMS The study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel applicator combining three wavelengths (1064 nm, 810 nm, and 755 nm) for hair removal. PATIENTS/METHODS This prospective study included a four-session hair removal treatment with three wavelengths combined and emitted simultaneously using an in-motion technique. Patients were treated in eight-week intervals between each session and a follow-up of 3 months. RESULTS Twenty-two men (mean age 41.5 years, SD = 6.1) were included: two (9.1%) Fitzpatrick skin type II, 19 (86.4%) type III, and one (4.5%) type IV. Treated areas were two abdomens (14%), fourteen backs (64%), and five thoraxes (23%). Hair characteristics were evaluated with a dermatoscopic imaging system. Three months after the last session, the mean decrease in the hair count was of 75.6% (SD 5.9) (p < 0.0001), in hair density of 75.6% (SD 5.9) (p < 0.0001), in the terminal hair number of 60.1% (SD 55.0) (p < 0.0001), and in the vellus hair number of 39.7% (SD 72.9) (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION The combined three different wavelengths in a single device provided a wide range of absorption and penetration, allowing for a safe and effective treatment.
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- i2e3Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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Gupta AK, Bamimore MA. Factors influencing the effect of photobiomodulation in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and analyses of summary-level data. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e14191. [PMID: 32790116 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is used to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The therapeutic effect of LLLT on AGA has been evaluated; however, there is a paucity of studies that investigated device- and usage-related factors that may influence the effect of LLLT on hair regrowth. The literature was systematically searched to identify eligible studies; PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE and clinicaltrials.gov databases were searched on 30 April 2020. Eligible studies were randomized trials that investigated the effect of LLLT on hair density in AGA. Robust linear regressions were used to make comparisons. An increase in the per-session energy fluence by 1 J/cm2 is significantly associated with an increase in hair density by 0.23 hairs/cm2 (95% CI: 0.21 hairs/cm2 , 0.25 hairs/cm2 ). The number of laser or light-emitting diodes is not significantly associated with change in hair density. Increasing the total duration of exposure to treatment is associated with a significant increase in hair density (β = .53, P < .05). Switching from continuous to pulse irradiation was associated with a significant increase in hair density (β = 10.11, P < .01). Energy fluence, irradiation session duration, and light pulsing have a significant therapeutic effect on AGA, while the number of diodes does not.
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- Aditya K Gupta
- Mediprobe Research Inc., London, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Fonseka S, Wijeyaratne CN, Gawarammana IB, Kalupahana NS, Rosairo S, Ratnatunga N, Kumarasiri R. Effectiveness of Low-dose Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol/Desogestrel with and without Metformin on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Triple-dummy Study. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2020; 13:18-23. [PMID: 32983332 PMCID: PMC7492016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of different combined oral contraceptive pills and metformin in reducing hirsutism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the effects of ethinylestradiol (35μg)/cyproterone acetate (2mg) (EE/CPA) and ethinylestradiol (20μg)/desogestrel (0.15mg) (EE/DES), alone or with metformin, on hirsutism in PCOS. METHODS: A randomized, double-blind, triple-dummy study was conducted on women with PCOS and hirsutism (N=107) who received one of four drug combinations (Arm A: EE/CPA; Arm B: EE/DES; Arm C: EE/CPA plus metformin; or Arm D: EE/DES plus metformin). Hirsutism was assessed at baseline, six months, and 12 months by using five outcomes variables. RESULTS: No outcomes variable showed a significant difference between the four arms at 12 months. There was a significant reduction in both hair density and modified Ferriman-Gallwey score (mFGS) in Arm A, mFGS in Arm B, hair density in Arm C, and diameter of sideburn hair in Arm D, respectively. Separately, there was a significant increase noted in the hair growth rate of chin and an improvement in patients' perceptions of hirsutism in all four study arms. CONCLUSION: EE/CPA and EE/DES were equally effective in improving hirsutism in PCOS, with no added benefit from low-dose metformin. Sri Lanka Clinical Trials Registry (http://www.slctr.lk) registration no. SLCTR/2015/007.
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- Sanjeewani Fonseka
- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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- Dr. Fonseka is with the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Wijeyaratne is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynocology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Gawarammana is with the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kalupahana is with the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Rosairo is with the Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Ratnatunga is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
- Dr. Kumarasiri is with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka
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Okochi M, Fukushima T, Okochi H, Takita K, Onda M. Donor site of follicular unit excision hair transplantation: the relationship between appearance and actual hair density, and hair diameter. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2020; 54:172-176. [PMID: 32093524 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2020.1729778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Donor site morbidity is an important consideration for follicular unit excision (FUE). We examined 103 male patients with adult androgenic alopecia. Patients were divided into three groups (Good, Fair, and Poor) based on visual assessment of the donor site. Hair density and hair diameter were measured using digital photography. A total of 72, 21 and 10 patients were classified into the Good, Fair and Poor appearance groups. The average hair density of each group was 127.8 ± 22.6 hair/cm2, 114.8 ± 23.1 hair/cm2 and 94.9 ± 25.4 hair/cm2. The hair density of the Good group was significantly higher than that of the Poor group (p = 0.003). The average hair diameter of each group was 0.0968 ± 0.0267 mm, 0.0754 ± 0.0299 mm and 0.0473 ± 0.0158 mm. The hair diameter of the Good group was significantly higher than that of the Poor group (p = 0.001). Thirty-three of 72 patients whose hair density was >130 hair/cm2 belonged to the Good group. Seven of 10 patients whose hair density was <105.0 hair/cm2 belonged to the Poor group, while 31 of 72 patients whose hair diameter was <0.101 mm were included in the Good group. Eight of 10 patients whose hair diameter was less than 0.070 mm were in the Poor group. Donor sites rated Good on appearance had both high hair density and thick hair diameter. To maintain a good appearance after FUE, donor site hair density should not be less than 105.0 hair/cm2.
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- Masayuki Okochi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and reconstructive Surgery. Yamanashi university, Yamanashi, Japan
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Mai W, Sun Y, Liu X, Lin D, Lu D. Characteristic findings by phototrichogram in southern Chinese women with Female pattern hair loss. Skin Res Technol 2019; 25:447-455. [PMID: 30614573 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the characteristics of hairs in Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) patients and healthy females in Southern China. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three fundamental hair parameters in different scalp areas of 90 Southern Chinese FPHL patients and 83 healthy controls were analyzed by phototrichogram. RESULTS Female pattern hair loss patients showed reduced hair density, hair diameter, and terminal/vellus hair ratio. The reduction correlated with the severity of Ludwig staging. Midscalp was the most affected area in FPHL, but occipital and temporal sites were also involved. In normal women, the highest hair density was observed in midscalp, followed by occipital and temporal areas. Peak hair density at midscalp sites was reached at 20s group, then declined with age. Maximum hair diameter at midscalp and occipital sites occurred in 40s group. Terminal/vellus hair ratio tended to increase with age and peak on 50-60s group. CONCLUSION Reduced hair density and hair diameter, and miniaturization of hair follicles are the characteristics of FPHL in Southern Chinese women. Occipital and temporal sites are also affected in FPHL. Age-associated changes might have an influence on the hair condition. The values of hair parameters obtained in this study will help to establish reference data for better evaluation of hair disorders.
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- Weihua Mai
- Department of Preventive Medicine, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Jiang Mei Li Gynecological clinic, Xinzhu, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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Mohebipour A, Gianfaldoni S, Lotti T, Ramirez-Fort MK, Lange CS, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Wollina U, Tchernev G, Feily A. Recycling of Previously Transplanted Hair: A Novel Indication for Follicular Unit Extraction. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2018; 6:1095-1097. [PMID: 29983809 PMCID: PMC6026438 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Hair transplantation has enhanced the realm of procedural dermatology. Before the advent of follicular transplantation, androgenetic alopecia was a difficult disease to manage, as there is a limited armamentarium of topical and systemic pharmaceuticals. However, as with other novel surgical procedures, there is a steep learning curve, that may result in poor transplantation or cosmesis. CASE REPORT: We present a case of androgenetic alopecia, where previously, poorly implanted hairs were recycled by follicular unit extraction to increase hair density at the vertex of the scalp, which resulted in improved cosmesis and patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION: We have demonstrated that re-transplantation is not only feasible but is effective; therefore redesigning of previous transplantations should be considered as a possible indication follicle unit extraction, particularly in the setting of scarce follicular reserves. The utility of our recycling method may also inspire hope in patients that have undergone failed or unsatisfactory hair transplantations.
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- Alireza Mohebipour
- Department of Dermatology, Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, IR Iran
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- University G. Marconi of Rome, Dermatology and Venereology, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State University of New York at Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, State University of New York at Downstate, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
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- Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
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- Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria.,Onkoderma, Private Clinic for Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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The clinical application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is based on the increase in the concentration of growth factors that are released from alpha-granule of the concentrated platelets and in the secretion of proteins which are able to capitalize on the healing process at the cellular level. It has been invented to restore the natural beauty by starting the natural rejuvenation process of the skin and aiming to make it function as a younger one and to keep the skin youthful and maintain it. Besides that, it is also emerged to include hairs as a new injectable procedure to enable stimulating hair growth locally and topically; preventing its fall; improving hair shaft, hair stem, and its caliber; increasing its shine, vitality, and pliability; and declining hair splitting and breakage. Thus, youth is in your blood as it has a magical power imposed in the platelet factors. There is, however, no standardization of the techniques besides insufficient description of the adopted procedures. Not long, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has surfaced strongly in diverse medical specialties including plastic, wound healing and diabetic ulcers, orthopedic, trauma, ocular surgery, dry eye for eyelid injection, urology for urinary incontinence, sexual wellness, cutaneous surgery, sport medicine, dentistry and dermatology, and aesthetic applications. PRP proved to promote wound healing and aid in facelift, volumetric skin, skin rejuvenation, regeneration, and reconstruction; improve wrinkling; stimulate hair growth; increase hair follicle viability and its survival rate; prevent apoptosis; increase and prolong the anagen hair growth stage; and delay the progression to catagen hair cycle stage with increased density in hair loss and hair transplantation. The aims of this extensive review were to cover all PRP application aspects that are carried out in aesthetic dermatology and to assess the literature on platelet-rich plasma outcomes on main aesthetic practices of general dermatology. A literature review was conducted by searching through PubMed, Biomedical Library database, Google Scholar, and Research Gate for the terms PRP, platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin matrix, platelet preparations, platelet application therapy, platelet growth factors, platelet facial, platelet facial rejuvenation, platelet hairs, and platelet wound healing, from inception till 2017, and they were combined using Boolean operators. All those retrieved articles in English language were looked at and explored thoroughly.
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- Ebtisam Elghblawi
- Private Practice, Dermatology OPD, QU for Health Professional, DermNet NZ's, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
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Loussouarn G, Lozano I, Panhard S, Collaudin C, El Rawadi C, Genain G. Diversity in human hair growth, diameter, colour and shape. An in vivo study on young adults from 24 different ethnic groups observed in the five continents. Eur J Dermatol 2016; 26:144-54. [PMID: 27019510 DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2015.2726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Based on previous findings, from a worldwide study, classified the shapes of human hair into 8 major types, from straight to highly curly. This clearly extended the usual classification of hair into African, Asian or Caucasian types. However, determinations of hair growth parameters and hair density were excluded from such studies. To measure and compare the hair growth profiles of young adults without alopecia living in the five continents. 2249 young adults (18-35 years, females and males) without alopecia, originating from 24 various human ethnic groups were included in the study. Total hair density, telogen percentage and growth rate on three different scalp areas were measured, using non-invasive validated techniques. Natural hair colour level, curliness and hair diameter were additionally recorded, when practically possible. Diversity in hair growth parameters among the entire cohort was a key finding, with differences linked to scalp area, gender and geographic origin. Statistical approaches depicted African hair as having lower density and a slower growth rate. Asian hair showed a thicker diameter, with faster growth. Caucasian hair showed a high total hair density. On the one hand, this inter-continental study of hair growth parameters provides initial valuable base-line data on hair in young adults without alopecia, and on the other hand, further extends our knowledge of this unique human appendage, with some mosaic features, observed worldwide.
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