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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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research Female pattern hair loss: Current treatment concepts
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins.
Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Treatment of alopecia areata with nonablative fractional laser combined with topical minoxidil.
Combining nonablative fractional laser with minoxidil was effective for alopecia areata with only one patient relapsing after a year.
research Regenerative Effect of Intraovarian Injection of Activated Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma: Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels Measured Among Poor-Prognosis In Vitro Fertilization Patients
PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
research Management of Cutaneous and Extracutaneous Side Effects of Smoothened Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
research Beneficial effects of zinc on reducing severity of depression
Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
research Co-opting Developmental Signaling Pathways to Promote Wound Healing
Using developmental signaling pathways could improve adult wound healing by mimicking scarless embryonic healing.
research Alopecia androgénica en una paciente con lupus eritematoso sistémico
The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.
research Safety and efficacy of low-dose metronomic cyclophosphamide plus vinorelbine in patients with metastatic breast cancer previously treated with anthracyclines and taxanes.
The treatment is safe and shows promise for metastatic breast cancer.
research 안드로겐성 탈모증 환자에서 Scalp Med？의 유효성 및 안전성 평가에 관한 임상 연구
Scalp med(R) effectively and safely improves hair count and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research CENTRAL STATES DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.
research A phase I safety study of topical calcitriol (BPM 31543) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA).
Topical calcitriol is safe for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Advancing Hair Loss Assessment in Alopecia Areata: The Mathematical Case for Centralised, Standardised Imaging
Centralized imaging provides more accurate and consistent hair loss measurements in alopecia areata.
research Spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism.
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research The L412F variant of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) is associated with cutaneous candidiasis, increased susceptibility to cytomegalovirus, and autoimmunity
The L412F variant of TLR3 is linked to skin infections, more viral infections, and autoimmune issues.
research Chrousos syndrome: from molecular pathogenesis to therapeutic management
The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
research The role of androgen therapy
Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
research The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities
AI can greatly improve plastic surgery, but ethical care and human aspects must remain a priority.
research Phase I safety and pharmacokinetic study of SU-014813 in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced solid tumours
The drug combination was safe and showed promise in treating advanced tumors.
research A phase I study of MK-5108, an oral aurora A kinase inhibitor, in both monotherapy and in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors.
MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
research Evaluation of the Tolerability of Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors in the Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Narrative Review of Treatment Strategies
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors for advanced basal cell carcinoma can cause side effects, but managing them helps maintain treatment.
research Association of Topical Minoxidil With Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Pathogenic Variants
Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
research Hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative metastatic breast cancer: Impact of CDK4/6 inhibitors on the current treatment paradigm
CDK4/6 inhibitors have improved treatment outcomes for certain advanced breast cancer patients.
research A clinico-pathological study of Neogynon as a new oral contraceptive steroid.
Neogynon effectively prevents pregnancy but may cause side effects like headaches and menstrual changes.
research NAD⁺ Biology in Ageing and Chronic Disease: Mechanisms and Evidence across Skin, Fertility, Osteoarthritis, Hearing and Vision Loss, Gut Health, Cardiovascular–Hepatic Metabolism, Neurological Disorders, and Muscle
Restoring NAD⁺ may help with aging and chronic diseases, but more research is needed.
research Hair for the Long Haul: Alopecia Areata Cases and Considerations
JAK inhibitors are effective for long-term management of alopecia areata.
research JAK Inhibitors in African American Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
research Baricitinib for alopecia areata
Baricitinib is effective in promoting hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
research Reply to “Vitamin D status in scarring and nonscarring alopecia”
The document suggests using a topical Vitamin D treatment for hair loss rather than oral supplements and calls for more research.