14 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
14 citations
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” A baby's toe was saved from serious damage by quickly removing a hair wrapped tightly around it.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
13 citations
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March 2023 in “Cureus” Transgender individuals face insurance barriers to gender-affirming surgery, needing policy reforms for better access.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Scientific reports” Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The article suggests using safety measures and telemedicine for aesthetic dermatology during COVID-19, while some procedures can still be done safely.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Botulinum toxin's effectiveness for treating scalp alopecia is not well-supported due to insufficient data.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Nanoscale” Finasteride and baicalin in phospholipid vesicles effectively promote hair growth and increase follicle count.
13 citations
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
13 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
13 citations
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January 1988 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some patients using Minoxidil for baldness developed allergic skin reactions.
12 citations
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August 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Androgen deprivation therapy might be better for preventing COVID-19 than treating it.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” Testosterone may both worsen and protect against COVID-19 effects in men.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” The document suggests a need for collaboration, better evidence, and a responsible framework to safely and effectively advance regenerative therapies to clinical use.
12 citations
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April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Targeting specific miRNAs may help treat hair follicle issues caused by hydrogen peroxide.
12 citations
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September 2010 in “Clothing and Textiles Research Journal” Poplar seed hair fibers could be an eco-friendly insulation for textiles.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Plasma Rich in Growth Factors may help reduce hair loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP treatment improves hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
11 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new drug delivery system using oil body-bound oleosin-rhFGF-10 improves wound healing and hair growth in mice.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.