January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle cells change their DNA packaging during growth cycles and when grown in the lab.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes sweat glands to shrink, leading to skin issues, and blue light can help hair grow.
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
June 2023 in “Historical records of Australian science/Historical Records of Australian Science” George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
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January 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Probiotic bacteria improved skin and hair health in aged mice.
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June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
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March 2015 in “American journal of primatology” Ingesting Leucaena leucocephala caused hair loss and increased infant mortality in ringtailed lemurs.
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February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Adult esophageal cells can start to become like skin cells, with a key pathway influencing this change.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
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February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
47 citations
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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” Microneedling is an effective and safe method for improving skin conditions like acne scars and wrinkles.
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November 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Both dermatologists and patients in Japan agree that treatment success for alopecia areata is having 20% or less scalp hair loss.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
January 2023 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
19 citations
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July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cancer survivorship” People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
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June 2023 in “Curēus” PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.
October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.