research Gene that causes woolly hair revealed
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
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research A case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia associated with a pancreatic adenocarcinoma
A cat's hair loss was linked to a severe pancreatic cancer.
research Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care
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.
research La clinoïdectomie antérieure extra-durale dans l'abord des méningiomes sus-tentoriels de la base du crâne. À propos d'une série de 142 cas
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
research Highlights from the 68th Annual Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology
The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
research Contraception hormonale et cancer du sein : Une question de contexte
Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.
research Efectos de la terapia combinada del D-004 y el Finasteride sobre la hiperplasia de próstata inducida por testosterona en ratas
Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
research Viewpoint 1
Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
research Botulinum toxin: Pearls & pitfalls
Doctors should recognize various nail disorders, new allergens, and metabolic syndrome in patients, and use botulinum toxin carefully in aesthetic procedures.
research Update on nail disorders
Not all nail problems are caused by fungus, new allergens are being identified, PCOS has various treatments, and aesthetic procedures like Botox are advancing.
research Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome can cause serious health issues and should be considered when treating women with severe acne.
research New allergens for the 21st century
Recognizing new allergens can help reduce contact dermatitis cases.
research Book Review Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment Second edition. Edited by Elise A. Olsen. 544 pp., illustrated. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2003. $195. 0-07-136494-3
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research Book Review Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology.) Edited by Sally Radovick and Margaret H. MacGillivray. 582 pp., illustrated. Totowa, N.J., Humana, 2003. $165. 0-89603-946-3
The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
research Book Review Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Textbook of Inpatient Management Edited by Ronald M. Perkin, James D. Swift, and Dale A. Newton. 923 pp., illustrated. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003. $89.95. 0-7817-3750-8
The book is a useful resource for healthcare providers working with hospitalized children but misses some important studies and detailed problem evaluations.
research CME examination for volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Guest Editorial
The editorial concludes that the field of hair loss treatment has become more scientific and that effective treatments are important for self-esteem and job prospects.
research Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-2000-0176-2829, The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Improve ventilation and address environmental issues to reduce health complaints.
research Editor's Mailbox
Robert T. Leonard Jr. disagrees with Max Rubin's negative views on hair loss treatment, advocating for hormonal tests in women and supporting the use of medications and surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
research Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment
The book is a detailed guide on hair growth issues and treatments, recommended for specialists and hospital libraries.
research News and Announcements
Several doctors received research grants, new workshops and conferences were announced, and new officers were elected.
research Classified Advertising
The document listed medical job ads and guidelines for breast cancer screening.
research American Academy of Dermatology
Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
research Diseases of the hair and scalp
The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.
research 869 AN EVALUATION OF ZINC STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Patients with anorexia nervosa did not show a correlation between zinc levels and taste perception or the severity of their condition.
research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents
Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
research How I Treat Alopecia Areata
Use corticosteroid cream and triamcinolone injections for treating alopecia areata, and consider wigs and tranquilizers for support.
research Queries and Minor Notes
The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
research Dutasteride Micro-Injections in Androgenetic Alopecia
Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
research Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.