Combining online and in-person dermatology care can improve quality and access.
January 2007 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Certain types of alopecia areata are linked to allergies, autoimmune diseases, and family history.
May 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Improving hair restoration requires better techniques and ethical patient selection.
January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration faces challenges in achieving natural results and needs more research.
September 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration faces challenges in achieving natural results and requires ongoing research.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
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January 2018 in “European urology focus” New drugs and combination therapies are improving treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
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January 2003 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hydroxychloroquine helped improve scleromyxoedema in patients, but caused side effects in some.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold atmospheric plasma may speed up wound healing and control infections.
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January 2012 in “Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses” The man's symptoms improved significantly after penicillin treatment for syphilis.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
June 2025 in “Deleted Journal” Selamectin effectively cured the cats' infestation.
November 2024 in “PubMed” The supplement improved hair density and was safe to use.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.
January 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Minoxidil is effective in treating traction alopecia.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different staff in a dermatology clinic understand mostly their own tasks, not the full clinic process.
January 2009 in “The Year book of dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss results from varying androgen sensitivity, causing fewer thick hairs and more thin hairs.
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October 2014 in “Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology” Eph receptors and ephrins may be promising targets for treating diseases, but more understanding is needed for effective and safe therapies.
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April 2011 in “Science” Hair stem cell regeneration is controlled by signals that can explain different hair growth patterns and baldness.
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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August 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
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September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing Wnt signaling can lead to more or less hair growth and might help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.
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September 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Combining microsurgery with craniofacial reconstruction improves aesthetic results and reduces harm to the area where tissue is taken from.