April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” The document concludes that a new biosensor can efficiently detect prostate cancer cells and that standardized referrals help find significant cancers effectively.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” White petrolatum jelly is as effective as bacitracin for wound healing without increasing infection rates and can save money.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
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June 2020 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice” A patient developed a severe skin reaction and died after taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
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August 2014 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 patients may experience temporary hair loss, mainly in women, which is likely reversible.
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January 2013 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Infliximab may cause hair loss in Crohn's disease patients.
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Mange in guinea pigs can be cured with gamma benzene hexachloride washes.
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June 2021 in “Annals of internal medicine” Experts recommend a team-based approach to treat patients with long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms and emphasize the need for ongoing research.
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January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not increase skin blood flow.
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January 1984 in “PubMed” Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
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August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Long-term breastfeeding and preterm labor may worsen postpartum hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” Precocious puberty is starting earlier due to factors like obesity and chemicals, with treatment focusing on preserving height and addressing social issues.
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
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September 1989 in “PubMed” Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.
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September 1978 in “Anatomia Histologia Embryologia” Alkaline phosphatase activity in Beagle dog hair follicles is weakest in anagen and strongest in telogen.
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Robotic systems in hair transplant surgery are safe, reliable, and as efficient as manual methods, with high patient satisfaction.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology (Print)” A single long white eyelash is a rare but benign condition.
Thymoma with alopecia areata may be linked to abnormal immune cells.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Stopping and restarting JAK inhibitors during pregnancy in women with alopecia areata leads to hair loss and regrowth, with most pregnancies resulting in healthy babies.
August 2025 in “Systematic Reviews” Photobiomodulation may improve certain health conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart in the short term for hair loss patients.