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      Cures for Baldness and Disposal of Hair: Mythological and Cultural Connections in Indo-European Traditions

      research 4. Cures for Baldness, Disposal of Hair

      February 2014 in “Harvard University Press eBooks”
      The document describes how hair and plants are symbolically linked in Indo-European traditions, leading to practices like burying hair to promote plant growth and using plants to treat baldness.
      An Unusual Pattern of Alopecia Areata

      research An unusual pattern of alopecia areatas

      January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
      Hair Loss in Men: Causes and Treatments

      research Hair loss in men

      May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health”
      Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
      General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders

      research General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders

      June 2012 in “Springer eBooks”
      Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
      Temporal Triangular Alopecia

      research Temporal triangular alopecia

      April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
      Stem Cell Translation And Bioethics

      research stem cell translation and bioethics

      April 2012 in “Annals of Neurosciences”
      The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
      BJD Editor's Choice: Genetic Mutations in Greek Melanoma Patients, Dermoscopic Features of Pigmented Nodular Tumors, Herlitz Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Netherlands, and HDAC9 in Male-Pattern Baldness

      research BJD Editor's Choice

      January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
      Research Highlights: Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Head Lice Diagnosis, Oral Lichen Planus Allergies, and Wet Dressings for Itchy Skin

      research Research Highlights

      September 2009 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”
      Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.
      Philological Obfuscation: Observations on Medical Categorization and Labeling

      research Philological Obfuscation

      May 2009 in “South African Family Practice”
      The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
      Hair and Nails

      research Hair and Nails

      February 2009 in “Springer eBooks”
      Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
      Obstetric Dermatology

      research Obstetric Dermatology

      January 2009 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
      Hirsutism

      research Hirsutism

      April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine”
      Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
      Alopecia and Thyroid Disease

      research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease

      January 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
      Hair Transplantation in Asians

      research Hair Transplantation in Asians

      January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that hair transplantation for Asians should consider unique scalp and hair traits, use small grafts, and combine surgery with medication like finasteride and minoxidil for best results.
      HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      research 5. HIV, Fungal and Infectious Diseases

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
      Pediatric Dermatology

      research 3. Pediatric Dermatology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research 6. Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
      Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      research 4. Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
      Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

      research 11. Psoriasis/Acne and Disorders of Keratinization

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
      Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      research 1. Medical Practice; Therapy; Adverse Reactions

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.