research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
60-90 / 1000+ results 
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion is that maintaining blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reliable results.
research Reply
The Thr1022Ala variant in the hairless gene is not a disease-causing mutation.
research Recurrent MBTPS2 variant c.970+5G>A in IFAP syndrome: a mutational hotspot
The MBTPS2 gene variant c.970+5G>A is a common mutation causing IFAP syndrome.
research The Comparator Argument in Trans-Healthcare Ban Cases
Denying transgender minors gender-affirming care, while allowing it for cisgender minors, is sex discrimination.
research A high price toupee: The costs of baldness in Por los pelos
Baldness is stigmatized as unattractive and is often mocked in media, affecting mostly Caucasian men.
research The growing obsession with cosmetic dermatology: Are we endorsing artificial beauty?
We should value inner beauty and individuality over artificial beauty.
research Baseline hair loss severity as a potential confounder in studies on minoxidil and low-level laser therapy
Initial hair loss severity can affect treatment results for minoxidil and laser therapy.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp due to EGFR inhibitors: A multicentric study by EADV task force of ‘Dermatology for Cancer Patients’
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp can occur about 17 weeks after starting EGFR inhibitors, and early minocycline may help manage it.
research Re: The risk of psychiatric disorders in finasteride users with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA): A population‐based case–control study
The study's methods are flawed, making its conclusions about finasteride and mental health unreliable.
research Esthetic importance of parietal eminence area (posterior parietal triangle), an essential island of scalp requiring hair restoration
Including the parietal eminence in hair transplants improves scalp appearance and balance.
research Response to Mounessa et al.’s “Commonly prescribed medications associated with alopecia’’
Oral retinoids like isotretinoin and acitretin can cause significant hair loss.
research Thoughts on “Dermatologists’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Pattern Toward Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia” [Letter]
Saudi dermatologists' understanding and use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss may not be fully represented due to a small survey sample and language barriers.
research Alopecia Areata in Latin America: Where are We and Where are We Going?
Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
research 304 Sephardic Ancestry in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Individuals Carrying the Prevalent c.6527insC Mutation
Most Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa patients with a specific mutation likely have Sephardic ancestry from about 500 years ago.
research Circulation, sensation, and hair growth: A reply
The document suggests that nerve issues might contribute to hair loss and that testing sensation could predict these nerve problems.
research Disfigurement: A visibly different approach to equality?
Redefining disfigurement could improve the current law's effectiveness.
research Re: re: Gillies temporal incision: an alternative approach to biopsy of the superficial temporal artery
The Gillies temporal incision is a safer and more cosmetically appealing method for biopsy of the superficial temporal artery.
research Insurers Give Short Shrift to ASCO Pathways Recommendation
Insurers opposed ASCO's recommendation for a single cancer care pathway program.
research Scalp biopsy technique for the hair surgeon
Dr. Robert S. Haber concluded that hair transplant surgeons must master scalp biopsy techniques to quickly diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
research Price discrimination across indications in the pharmaceutical industry: The case of finasteride
The same drug is priced differently based on its use.
research Disposable Instrumentation: The Future of Hair Restoration Surgery
Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.
research Has Technology Killed the Flap?
Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
research Reply
Dr. Rasmussen disagrees with Alexander and Schor, emphasizing uncertainty in genital wart transmission and advocating for discussions on potential abuse and referrals in such cases.
research Letter to the Editor: androgenetic alopecia; drug safety and therapeutic strategies
Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Response of Drs. J. E. Pope and E. H. Makela to the Article “Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia” (J Dermatol, 29, 665-669, 2002): Reply from the Authors of the Questioned Paper
Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
research Evidence based medicine: a movement in crisis?
Evidence-based medicine needs improvement to better tailor treatments to individual patients.
research Classification of the types of androgenetic alopecia (common baldness) occurring in the female sex
Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
research The Pathobiology of Skin Aging
Skin aging is a complex process influenced by various factors, leading to wrinkles and sagging, and should be considered a disease due to its health impacts.
research The logic of follicular unit transplantation
The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.