May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating specific growth pathways.
Benign skin tumors need accurate diagnosis to ensure proper treatment.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Multi-pass laser skin treatments improved healing, reduced pain, and had no major complications.
May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
September 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The document provides a comprehensive index of medical and surgical topics, including hair removal, hair restoration, and various treatments for injuries and conditions.
July 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The Third World Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology discussed various topics like hair disorders, skin conditions, wound healing, shampoo technology, acne treatment, and the use of lasers in dermatology.
February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The book gives a basic overview of cosmetic surgery topics but lacks depth and innovation, especially in hair restoration.
August 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The Seoul International Dermatology Symposium was a successful event that highlighted new dermatology treatments and fostered international relations.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Laser treatment, especially when combined with other therapies, is effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The book is a valuable resource for learning about new cosmetic dermatology treatments, despite some content overlap and inconsistent visuals.
January 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair transplantation has improved to use smaller grafts for a natural look and may include follicle cloning in the future; non-surgical treatments are also effective.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
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May 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology” New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.
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January 1980 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA is about 50 times more effective at promoting tumors than MZ.
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March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair is more resistant to UV damage due to higher lipid content.