179 citations
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
57 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
55 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
34 citations
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January 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The most common causes of hair loss in Jordanian children are fungal infections, autoimmune hair loss, and hair shedding after fever, with zinc deficiency also being a notable cause.
28 citations
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November 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.
25 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
21 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
18 citations
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July 2008 in “Current Oncology Reports” EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
15 citations
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October 1970 in “Archives of disease in childhood” Hair amino acid levels can indicate metabolic disorders.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “ABCD” The surgery effectively promoted and maintained weight loss in obese women during the first year.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Nutrafoods - International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods” Taking Bioactive Collagen Peptides increases hair thickness.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
11 citations
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October 2011 in “Allergologia et immunopathologia” A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
11 citations
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September 2007 in “Advances in therapy” INVERSION Femme supplement helped women lose weight, reduce hair loss, and improve skin and nail health.
10 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.