November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Realistic expectations about hair density and coverage lead to higher patient satisfaction in hair transplant surgery.
July 2008 in “Planta Medica” Acanthus montanus extract harms fetal development and causes infertility in offspring.
January 2008 in “Annals of Biomedical Sciences” Water extracts of Spondias mombin bark helped rats recover from cancer symptoms.
January 2005 in “Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi” Selenium and iodine deficiencies cause delayed growth and abnormal neural behavior in rats.
January 1961 in “The Journal of Anthropological Society of Nippon” Hair form in mixed-blood families varies due to hereditary twist-knots and pigment formation.
February 1960 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
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March 2015 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Individualized assessment and meticulous planning are crucial for successful brow and upper eyelid surgery.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
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September 1998 in “Eye” Orbital decompression surgery for Graves' orbitopathy caused double vision in 19% of patients, with similar rates for two surgical methods.
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January 2001 in “Eye” Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
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April 2016 in “Eye” Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.
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September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
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September 2025 in “Eye” Certain drugs can cause eyelid inflammation, so doctors should monitor and educate patients on eyelid care.
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April 2001 in “Experimental Eye Research” Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.
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September 2019 in “Experimental Eye Research” The enzyme RDH12 plays a role in vision and retinal disease, with mutations leading to early onset visual loss and blindness, but the exact disease mechanism is unclear and there are no treatments yet.
April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” The Oat mouse model shows mild retinal degeneration, useful for testing treatments.
March 2022 in “Experimental Eye Research” Parental uveitis causes hair loss in offspring of C57BL/6J mice.
October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Herpes simplex virus infections should be considered in pemphigus patients to avoid unnecessary changes in treatment.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Herpes zoster can occur with COVID-19 even in healthy individuals.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” Acyclovir can prevent rejection of skin grafts in herpes-related lip leucoderma.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi varicelliform eruption are crucial to prevent severe complications.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Injecting anti-herpes antibodies locally can prevent skin lesions and sweating problems caused by herpes simplex virus in mice.
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May 2010 in “Archives of dermatology” Herpes zoster infection can cause permanent hair color change in the affected area.
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September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Thermography matched the patient's pain levels in a shingles case and might help diagnose shingles without a rash.
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November 2024 in “Nature” 3 citations
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August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids can form at the site of a healed herpes zoster infection, but the reason is unclear.