research Herbal Therapy in Dermatology
Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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750-780 / 1000+ results research Localization, Age- and Site-Dependent Expression, and Regulation of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Skin
Increased 11β-HSD1 activity in skin may contribute to aging and could be targeted to reduce aging effects.
research The role of PPARγ-mediated signalling in skin biology and pathology: new targets and opportunities for clinical dermatology
PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Finasteride-induced thrombocytopenia
Finasteride can cause low platelet count in rare cases.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Cells to Surgery Quiz: December 2017
Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for treating basal cell carcinoma on the eyelid, while radiotherapy has higher recurrence rates, and topical vitamin D3 may reduce and delay BCC formation in mice.
research Urticariform plaques: delayed hypersensitivity reaction type IV to enoxaparin
A woman had a delayed allergic reaction to the blood thinner enoxaparin, treated with a steroid cream.
research An overview of animal models induced by glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids can cause various health issues, but some treatments may help reduce these effects.
research 616 Updates in therapeutics for pediatric alopecia areata: A systematic review with evidence-based analysis
High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
research Spironolactone treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda-associated hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research 451 Spironolactone for treatment of concomitant female pattern hair loss in scarring alopecia patients
Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
research Acitretin-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Case Report
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
research Docetaxel and permanent alopecia
Some breast cancer patients treated with high-dose docetaxel may experience permanent hair loss.
research Alopecia Possibly Secondary to Topical Ophthalmic β-Blockers
Topical eye β-blockers may cause hair loss.
research Radiation-induced alopecia
A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
research Adverse Hair Reactions to New Targeted Therapies for Cancer
New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
research Sorafenib-induced Facial Acneiform Eruption
Low-dose sorafenib can cause severe facial acne, treatable with topical medication.
research Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Low level laser therapy and hair regrowth: an evidence-based review
Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
research Overexpression of mIGF-1 in Keratinocytes Improves Wound Healing and Accelerates Hair Follicle Formation and Cycling in Mice
mIGF-1 in skin cells speeds up wound healing and hair growth in mice without harmful effects.
research Endocrine-skin interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research Hair loss and herbs for treatment
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
research Straight hair associated with interferon-alfa plus ribavirin in hepatitis C infection
ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
research Management of ‘refractory’ skin disease in patients with lupus erythematosus
The document concludes that treating tough skin disease in lupus involves sun protection, steroids, antimalarials, and various other therapies chosen based on individual risks and benefits.
research Psychotropic Medication and Drug-Related Alopecia
Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
research An overview of herbal alternatives in androgenetic alopecia
Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
research Topical Gene Electrotransfer to the Epidermis of Hairless Guinea Pig by Non-Invasive Multielectrode Array
The method safely and efficiently delivers genes to the skin but may not work for conditions needing high levels of gene products.