February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with Tuberous sclerosis had neurological or skin issues, and over half had psychiatric problems.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
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February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
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March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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January 1971 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Hair analysis can't determine ponies' calcium and phosphorus levels; use soil and feed tests instead.
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January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” More frequent and severe skin problems are linked to higher daily alcohol consumption.
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Nobiletin-loaded vesicles effectively treat skin cancer by restoring normal miRNA and antioxidant levels.
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June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
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March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
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November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
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March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.
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December 2013 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin penetration for hair loss treatment.
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.
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March 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” People often have negative attitudes toward those with alopecia, especially if it's severe or seen as a medical issue.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
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January 2007 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
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December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Emotional symptoms from alopecia areata reduce work productivity and daily activity.
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October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
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August 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” Biotin supplements restored hair and resolved symptoms in a woman with biotin deficiency.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities” COVID-19 affected Black communities more in Oakland County, MI, but didn't increase death rates.