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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate temporarily reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism but doesn't change hormone levels.
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March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
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January 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
December 2022 in “Gastroenterology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly with immunosuppressive therapy.
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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March 2018 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Combining capislow with laser is more effective for reducing unwanted hair, but the effect is temporary.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
June 2024 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Combining PRP with Procapil is more effective for hair loss treatment than PRP alone.
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January 2019 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hair cortisol levels in children are influenced by puberty, age, gender, and body mass index.
December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MCPIP1 in myeloid cells is important for skin cancer development and healthy hair growth.
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November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
Treating hair loss in PCOS involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and possibly hair care strategies.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
September 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may rarely trigger herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
PNH can occur in patients with SLE, so doctors should be aware of this.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
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September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.