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The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.
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research FC053 Pro-inflammatory cytokine cascade in human plucked hair
Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
research 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors and risk of male breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Evidence‐Based Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accurate diagnosis and timely, tailored treatments improve outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Sarcoidosis : Reports of Two Cases
Sarcoidosis can cause various skin issues, making diagnosis difficult.
research Minoxidil Intoxication: A Case of Refractory Shock With Prolonged Supportive Care
Massive minoxidil ingestion can cause prolonged shock requiring extended supportive care.
research Analysis of the expression pattern of the carrier protein transthyretin and its receptor megalin in the human scalp skin and hair follicles: hair cycle-associated changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
research A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Regimen with Metformin, Liraglutide, Dapsone, and Finasteride): A Case Report
Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.
research 863 Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia gene expression analysis revealed cholesterol, fatty acid, and mast cell pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research 862 Pain, itch and quality of life in persons with keloids
Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
research Examination of Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia in an Animal Model and Human Cohort
Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
research 11 Treatment of hirsutism and acne with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance: From a Biochemical Stance to a Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
research Finasteride treatment for one year in 35 hirsute patients
Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.
research Severe steroid-dependent idiopathic angioedema with response to rituximab
A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of 5alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride in experimental animals
Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate
A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
research Health Issues Unique to the Aging Man
Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.
research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research Discovering the potential of natural remedies in the post COVID-19 complications based on in silico techniques
Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
research Reticulocyte hemoglobin content as a best indicator of iron deficiency in female patients with diffuse non-scarring hair loss
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency causing hair loss in women.
research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss: reply from authors
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research Topical Minoxidil Dose-Response Effect in Alopecia Areata
Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.
research Perifollicular Xanthomas Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor Therapy
EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
research Combined Diet and Supplementation Therapy Resolves Alopecia Areata in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Study
A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
research Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in pediatric patients with alopecia areata: A prospective cohort study
Tofacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in children with alopecia areata, with mild side effects.
research Alopecia areata, morphea and psoriasis
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing alopecia areata, morphea, and psoriasis.
research Human hair follicles operate an internal Cori cycle and modulate their growth via glycogen phosphorylase
Inhibiting glycogen metabolism can promote hair growth.