Dr. Rachita Dhurat - Research and Publications

Publications

Research & Publications

Important research highlights and selected peer-reviewed publications — including books — with direct links to the original work.

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Selected publications with clickable DOI links

Focus

Trichology, hair loss science & dermatological innovation

Reach

Featured in NEJM, JAAD, BMJ Open & leading Indian journals

Key focus areas

Important Research

Selected areas of pioneering work by Dr. Rachita Dhurat in trichology and hair science:

  1. Microneedling and minoxidil response
  2. Intralesional steroid concentration in alopecia areata
  3. Paediatric alopecia areata experience
  4. Topical cetirizine research
  5. Regenerative trichology studies
  6. Mitochondria dysfunction in androgenetic alopecia

Peer-reviewed

Selected Publications

A curated set of publications with direct links to the original papers:

  1. A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: a pilot study

    International Journal of Trichology, 2013.
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  2. Response to Microneedling Treatment in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Failed to Respond to Conventional Therapy

    Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2015.
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  3. Microneedling improves minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes

    Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 2020.
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  4. Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2019.
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  5. Low-dose daily aspirin reduces topical minoxidil efficacy in androgenetic alopecia patients

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2018.
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  6. SULT1A1 (Minoxidil Sulfotransferase) enzyme booster significantly improves response to topical minoxidil for hair regrowth

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022.
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  7. Topical Cetirizine in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary Study

    Skin Appendage Disorders, 2025.
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  8. Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia Areata: An Asia-Pacific Modified Delphi Expert Panel Recommendations

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2026.
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  9. An Interventional, Comparative, Prospective Study to Determine Optimum Concentration of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2025.
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  10. Systemic tofacitinib in paediatric alopecia areata

    Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2024.
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  11. A Practical Approach to the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2022.
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  12. Statement from the Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia International Expert Alliance: SOFFIA 2024

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2026 (online 2025).
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  13. Open-label randomized study of caffeine 0.2% versus minoxidil 5% in male androgenetic alopecia. Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 2017.

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  14. Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in men with androgenetic alopecia. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2017

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  15. Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia. Br J Dermatol, 2021.

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  16. Long-term utility of follicular unit excision in lichen planopilaris. Dermatol Surg, 2021.

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  17. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment improves quality of life in frontal fibrosing alopecia. Skin Appendage Disord, 2019.

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  18. Mission impossible: dermal delivery of growth factors via microneedling. Dermatol Ther, 2019.

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  19. Principles and methods of preparation of platelet-rich plasma: a review and author's perspective. J Cutan Aesthet Surg, 2014.

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  20. Trichodynia and telogen effluvium in COVID-19 patients. JAAD Int, 2021.

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  21. Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan) for human hair growth analysis: ease versus errors. Int J Trichology, 2010.

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  22. Hair evaluation methods: merits and demerits. Int J Trichology, 2009.

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  23. Phototrichogram. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol, 2006.

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Books

Books & Chapters

Selected book chapters and textbook contributions with direct links:

No. Year Chapter / Work Book / Source Authors Link
12026Hair Care in PregnancyHair and Scalp Disorders Associated with Hair Care PracticesCRC Press; pp. 159-162; DOI: 10.1201/9781003608646-37; ISBN: 9781003608646Rachita Dhurat; Richa SharmaView
22025Donor Site Analysis and ManagementManual of Cosmetic Medicine and SurgerySpringer Nature Singapore; pp. 641-651; DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-9754-7_47; ISBN: 9789819797547Rachita Dhurat; Richa Sharma; M. V. ChethanView
32024Female Pattern Hair LossArt and Science of Successful Treatment of Hair Loss in WomenKontentworxRachita Dhurat; Richa Sharma; Antonella TostiView
42023Hair Loss and Hair DisordersEssentials for Aesthetic Dermatology in Ethnic SkinCRC Press; pp. 50-58; DOI: 10.1201/9780429243769-14; ISBN: 9780429243769Rachita Dhurat; Sandip AgrawalView
52022TrichoscopyIADVL Atlas of DermoscopyRachita DhuratView
62022Newer Agents in Systemic TreatmentComprehensive Textbook on Vitiligo (Hardback)Rachita DhuratView
72022Innovations in Trichology and TrichoscopyIADVL TEXTBOOK OF INNOVATIONS IN DERMATOSURGERYRachita DhuratView
82022Hair Shaft Disorders, Non-Scarring Alopecia, Scarring AlopeciaEssential Dermatology: A Practical Case-Based Approach for ExaminationsRachita DhuratView
92021MicroneedlingTechniques in the Evaluation and Management of Hair DiseasesCRC Press; pp. 93-103; DOI: 10.1201/9780367855147-10; ISBN: 9780367855147Rachita S. Dhurat; Sanober Burzin DaruwallaView
102020Newer Agents in Systemic TreatmentComprehensive Textbook on VitiligoCRC Press; pp. 149-154; DOI: 10.1201/9781315112183-29; ISBN: 9781315112183Rachita Dhurat; Shilpi AgarwalView
112020Mesotherapy, PRP, Microneedling, LLLT and Stem Cells Therapy in HairTrichology in Nutshell: A Comprehensive GuideRachita DhuratView
122019STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF SKINIADVL's Concise Textbook of DermatologyRachita DhuratView
132018Scalp MicropigmentationACS(I) Textbook of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (2 Volumes)Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; pp. 1069-1069; DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14122_108; ISBN: 9789352700332Rachita Dhurat; Sujit ShanshanwalaView
142018Platelet-rich Plasma TherapyIADVL Textbook of TrichologyRachita DhuratView
152018Factors Controlling Hair GrowthIADVL Textbook of TrichologyRachita DhuratView
162012Phototrichogram and TrichoScan©Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in Diseases of the Brown Skin: Atlas and Short TextJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; pp. 207-207; DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/11693_18; ISBN: 9789350257944Rachita Dhurat; Punit SaraogiView
172012Importance of Dermatoscopy in Diagnosing Exogenous OchronosisDermoscopy and Trichoscopy in Diseases of the Brown Skin: Atlas and Short TextJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; pp. 63-63; DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/11693_5; ISBN: 9789350257944Sunil Mishra; Rachita DhuratView
182008PLATELET RICH PLASMACosmetic Dermatology: A Practical and Evidence-Based ApproachRachita DhuratView

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