July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
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 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
May 1999 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth and increase hair density, making it a promising treatment for hair loss.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
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June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
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July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
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December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
September 2020 in “Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. India” COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 can cause different skin symptoms that may help with early diagnosis and show how severe the disease is.
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Vitamins and hormones” Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
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January 2007 in “Human Genetics” AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
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March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
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March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery effectively treats hair loss with natural-looking results, using techniques like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.