January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” Plum-blossom needle therapy shows promise for treating hair loss but needs more research.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Unani medicine offers a natural, effective approach to treating hair loss with minimal side effects, but needs more scientific validation.
June 2023 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences” Higher PSA levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with PCOS.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
January 2016 in “Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences” Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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August 2012 The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide helps hair regrowth in hair loss mice by affecting local steroid metabolism and hair follicle responses.
Understanding hair follicle signaling can improve hair disorder treatments.
July 2021 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome can include unique symptoms like liver issues and low growth hormone.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.