April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients and doctors often disagree on alopecia areata severity and treatment satisfaction.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia in lupus patients is often underdiagnosed and rarely biopsied.
August 2022 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Hormone therapy might help improve women's appearance as they age.
Hair loss can happen after both mild and severe COVID-19, and areas with more COVID-19 cases may see more hair loss cases.
August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
February 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The journal is essential for dermatologic surgery professionals.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, and treatment with finasteride can improve it.
December 2006 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Synthetic hairs have side effects and need careful use.
January 1984 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should monitor potassium levels in women taking spironolactone for acne, hair loss, and hirsutism.
January 2003 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Testosterone therapy can improve skin and hair in men with low testosterone but may cause skin irritation with certain treatments.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Yarborough denied endorsing Derma Genesis and was mistakenly represented due to his office manager's error; also, over 30% of tested skin products were contaminated with bacteria.
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May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
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February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research” Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
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January 2004 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Balanced protease activity is crucial for healthy skin and hair development.
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December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
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March 2018 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Microneedles help improve drug delivery through the skin and are used in medicine and beauty treatments.
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
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January 2008 in “European Neurology” Thallium poisoning causes pain, hair loss, and nerve issues, treatable with hemoperfusion and hemodialysis.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin vitamin C-based nanovesicles improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in androgenic alopecia patients.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine” Long COVID causes lasting symptoms and needs vaccines for prevention and a team approach for treatment.
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fullerene C60 shows promise as a new treatment for various skin conditions.
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June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women with conditions like anovulation, hirsutism, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes, and it can lead to health risks like heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and depression. Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is also discussed.
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
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August 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.