research Skin Toxicity in Palliative Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
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research Differential Association Between Cumulative Dose of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Mortality
Higher doses of 5α-reductase inhibitors reduce mortality risk, while lower doses increase suicide risk.
research Guidelines on the safety of light‐based home‐use hair removal devices from the European Society for Laser Dermatology
The ESLD recommends international safety guidelines and standards for home-use light-based hair removal devices.
research Initial damage produced by a single 15-Gy x-ray irradiation to the rat calvaria skin
15-Gy x-ray irradiation temporarily alters rat calvaria skin without causing significant inflammation or fibrosis.
research Histologic comparison of microscopic treatment zones induced by fractional lasers and radiofrequency
Different lasers and radiofrequency affect skin differently, important for dermatologists to choose the right treatment.
research Impact of electrical impedance spectroscopy on dermatologists' number needed to biopsy metric and biopsy decisions for pigmented skin lesions
Electrical impedance spectroscopy improves biopsy accuracy and efficiency for skin lesions.
research Photoacoustic imaging for prostate brachytherapy
Photoacoustic imaging can detect prostate brachytherapy seeds better with enhanced contrast methods, but depth limits remain.
research Preclinical Challenges in Proton Minibeam Radiotherapy: Physics and Biomedical Aspects
Proton minibeam radiotherapy shows promise for sparing healthy tissue in cancer treatment but needs further research and technological development.
research The use of megavoltage radiation therapy in the treatment of thymomas in rabbits: 19 cases
Megavoltage radiation therapy extended survival in rabbits with thymomas, especially in those weighing more than 1.57 kg.
research INTRODUCING OPTICAL MICROSCOPY METHODOLOGY DISPLAYING EMITTED ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY OF PRE-CANCEROUS SKIN SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
The new microscope method helps study energy from pre-cancerous skin cells.
research Analysis of alopecia areata surveys suggests a threshold for improved patient-reported outcomes
A SALT score of ≤ 20 indicates meaningful improvement in alopecia areata treatment.
research Response
The authors agree they didn't follow the original criteria strictly but found the Ottawa rule effective in all tested patients and suggest it might have wider use.
research Digital measurement of melasma: Towards eliminating subjectivity from treatment evaluation
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
research Survey of dermoscopy use by Taiwanese dermatologists
About half of Taiwanese dermatologists use dermoscopy, mainly to improve diagnosis and detect cancer early, but cost and lack of training limit its wider use.
research Impact of Reporter Type on Signal Detection of Cancer Therapy–Induced Alopecia: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Reporter characteristics affect detection of hair loss from cancer therapy.
research The use of electron spin resonance techniques to determine gamma ray exposure of $\alpha$-keratin in human hair
Whole hair strands can reliably measure gamma ray exposure using ESR techniques, but samples should be analyzed quickly or stored in liquid nitrogen.
research A prospective, comparative evaluation of axillary hair removal with an 808-nm diode laser at different fluences
Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.
research The dose‐response of percutaneous oestradiol implants on the skeletons of postmenopausal women
Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
research Estimating the burden of skin diseases using patient‐reported daily time trade‐off as a measure of disease impact and unmet needs
Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.
research A Segmental Approach to Scoring Hair Density from Global Images: Introducing the Scalp Coverage Scoring Method for Clinical Trials and Practice
The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
research Evaluation of Cohen's Cross-Section Trichometer for Measuring Hair Quantity
The trichometer is a quick and reliable tool for measuring hair quantity.
research Optical coherent tomography: promising in vivo measurement of hair shaft cross section
OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
research Cutaneous Two-Stage Chemical Carcinogenesis
The method effectively induces skin cancer in mice for studying tumor development.
research Exposure to gamma-rays at the telogen phase of the hair cycle inhibits hair follicle regeneration at the anagen phase in mice
Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
research Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) Disposition and Co-Localization of Immune Cells in Hair Follicles
Toluene diisocyanate exposure can cause immune sensitization by interacting with proteins in hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
research Clinically relevant skull models and optical measurement method to evaluate programmable hydrocephalus valve tool kit usability
Three skull models were found most useful for testing hydrocephalus valve programming.
research Characterization of a Test for Invasive Breast Cancer Using X-ray Diffraction of Hair—Results of a Clinical Trial
Combining hair x-ray diffraction with mammography improves breast cancer detection.
research This sector needs laser protection supervisors
Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
research Colorimetry provides a rapid objective measurement of de novo hair growth rate in mice
Colorimetry can accurately measure hair growth rates in mice.
research Problems Associated with the Recognition and Confirmation of Low-Dose Endocrine Toxicities
Confirming low-dose endocrine toxicities is difficult and requires more research.