research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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research Correction: Coliform Units
In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Diagnosing Vascular Causes of Renal Failure
International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Liver Cirrhosis and Circadian Rhythm
Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
research Quantitation of Hepatitis C Virus RNA
Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
research Monilethrix: an ultrastructural study
Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
research Potential mechanisms of exercise in maintaining skin homeostasis disrupted by protein deficiency (Review)
Exercise helps maintain healthy skin by promoting regeneration and reducing inflammation.
research Primary cutaneous follicle centre cell lymphoma of the scalp presenting with scarring alopecia
A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
research Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Monilethrix in pattern distribution in siblings: Diagnosis by trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Environmental and Cosmetic Factors in Hair Loss and Destruction
Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
research Scarring Alopecia in Localized Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Report and a Scoping Review
Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
research Innovative Teaching Strategies for Medical Students: Encouraging Reflection on Patient Experiences Through Creative Methods and Meaningful Connections
Medical education should use creative and reflective methods to enhance empathy and critical thinking.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research Interventions for androgenic alopecia in women
Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
research Hair loss in elderly women
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
research Aesthetics and Rejuvenation of the Temple
Treating the temple area carefully with combined methods improves facial youthfulness.
research Alopecia Areata (Khalitya) in Children: Ayurvedic Management
Ayurvedic treatment effectively regrew hair in a child with alopecia areata in 8 weeks.
research Regarding the Death of Density Debate
Achieving original hair density with transplants is unrealistic; skilled practitioners are essential for the best results.
research Immunologic findings in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.
research Interventions for androgenic alopecia in women
Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
research A Clinical Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Rosmarinus officinalis Mother Tincture in Improving Hair Volume and Density in Patients with Diffuse Cyclical Hair Loss Through Hair Shedding Visual Scale and Ponytail Thickness Test
Rosmarinus officinalis tincture significantly improves hair volume and density.
research A 6-Month, Prospective, Multi-arm Study for the Efficacy of Standardized Nutraceuticals to Improve Hair Fiber Thickness and Strength
Nutrafol® nutraceuticals improve hair thickness and strength.
research Managing hair loss in midlife women
Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
research 270 A novel small compound HPH-15 antagonizes TGF-β/Smad signaling and ameliorates experimental skin fibrosis
HPH-15, a new compound, effectively reduces skin fibrosis in experiments without causing harm.
research The Essence of Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine lacks scientific support and relies on the placebo effect, but remains popular and integrated into German healthcare.
research Illness and femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost (2003)
The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.
research Ayurvedic Management of Folliculitis Decalvans
Ayurvedic treatment relieved a 5-year-old girl's scalp infection symptoms in two weeks.
research Overview of common, rare and atypical manifestations of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and histopathological correlates
The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.
research Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.