The authors defended their methods for measuring hair density and caliber, emphasizing the need for consistent photography and manual counting for accuracy in evaluating hair loss treatments.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The document concludes that forcing doctors to assist in euthanasia against their will is dangerous and goes against democratic values.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” Omics techniques are needed to understand the scalp microbiome's role in alopecia areata for new treatments.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgeons should always be honest with patients about potential risks, realistic outcomes, and costs.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.
May 2016 in “WakeSpace (Wake Forest University)” Black women digital creators use online platforms to empower others to embrace natural hair.
April 2016 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.
January 2014 in “Kernboek” Baldness is debated as a disease, but not everyone agrees it's serious.
November 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair loss patients may often have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and proper psychological assessment and treatment can help.
January 2012 in “Medizinisch Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft eBooks” The book provides a guide on men's health, covering both new and traditional issues, and emphasizes a multifaceted approach to understanding and addressing these problems.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
January 2008 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Melatonin may help treat hair loss and needs more research.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
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September 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter criticizes generalizations about older patients' abilities and calls for respectful, individualized care, while the original authors defend the need to adapt communication for those with impairments.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
December 1998 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration should focus on quality and value, not cost, to maintain the field's reputation and ensure patient satisfaction.
Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
August 1988 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis, but skepticism and funding issues limit tech use in clinics, and outdated single-drug cancer treatments may cause unnecessary side effects.
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” "Telogen defluxion" is a better term for hair loss than "telogen effluvium."