September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
August 2014 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The book is a detailed guide on hair restoration, useful for both new and experienced surgeons.
Prioritize hairline and front scalp before crown in hair transplants.
November 2009 in “Oncology Times” New standards were created to make chemotherapy safer and improve cancer care.
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September 1971 in “Crop Science” Crownvetch seed leachate stunts seedling growth due to toxic compounds.
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
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May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Basal cell carcinoma may start from parts of tiny hair follicles.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.
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May 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps hair growth in alopecia areata by promoting blood vessel growth and cell survival.
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November 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The new hydrogel dressing with natural molecules helps heal wounds faster and improves skin repair.
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January 2008 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
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May 2015 in “Stem Cell Reports” Stem cells and their surrounding environment in hair follicles work closely together, affecting hair growth and having implications for cancer and tissue regeneration.
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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles evolved from oil glands, with hair aiding secretion transport.
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
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October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp reduction surgery successfully reduced baldness and improved self-image in a burn victim before hair transplantation.
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March 2023 in “Cureus” Transgender individuals face insurance barriers to gender-affirming surgery, needing policy reforms for better access.
13 citations
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
11 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Biomedical Semantics” The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
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June 2009 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” Old C57BL/6 mice with unsynchronized hair cycles show less melanin in their spleens.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
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September 2024 in “BMC Cancer” Adding dutasteride to therapy may improve treatment for advanced salivary duct cancer.