The US Military supports transgender health care, but many needed skin procedures aren't covered by insurance.
Photobiomodulation effectively improves skin and hair conditions with minimal side effects.
May 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” New treatment using Minoxidil and EGCG with ionic liquids improves hair growth and quality for hair loss.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
March 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Finasteride and minoxidil are approved treatments for hair loss, and hair transplants can be effective but require careful patient selection.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in patients 12 and older with fewer side effects.
November 2023 in “Ensaios e Ciência C Biológicas Agrárias e da Saúde” Optimal hair heat protectant spreadability is achieved with 4% shea butter and coconut oil, and 0.64% cetostearyl alcohol.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss increased after a New York Times article.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The FUE-LE technique combines two hair transplant methods to improve graft yield without needing a large team or extra costs.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
September 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” The FDA approved Litfulo® for treating severe alopecia areata in people aged 12 and older.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in treating severe and very severe alopecia areata after 52 weeks.
April 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” Baricitinib is effective in promoting hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combination grafting offers efficient, natural hair restoration in one session.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Urinary stones increased in Wuwei, China, especially in males, suggesting the need for better screening and healthcare.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The authors suggest a method for hair transplantation in fibrosing alopecia pattern distribution to improve treatment outcomes and cover bald areas.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” OBEME effectively enhances wound healing and could be a promising carrier for skin treatments.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration should include the parietal eminence area for better balance in frontal and lateral profiles and to improve the head's contours.
Vaccination is crucial for public health, but anti-vaccine movements are a concern.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
November 2016 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Shampoos with polymers and dyes help maintain and enhance hair color vibrancy.
March 2016 in “Oncology Times” Insurers opposed ASCO's recommendation for a single cancer care pathway program.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The demineralized bone matrix scaffold is better for cell attachment than the mineralized bone allograft.
July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
July 2009 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Dividing hair grafts may make hair look fuller, but more research is needed.