29 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
26 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
12 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
10 citations
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June 2000 in “Primary Care” The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
6 citations
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April 2020 in “Cureus” A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “PloS one” Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Japanese bone marrow transplant patient developed a rare skin cancer possibly linked to long-term use of the medication voriconazole.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Oral isotretinoin does not cause milia in acne patients.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A man got unusual crescent-shaped cuts from a laser tattoo removal due to a laser technical issue, but healed without scars.
November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can regrow hair, but finasteride may affect fertility.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil users, especially for hypertension, may risk heart issues, and better monitoring guidelines are needed for alopecia patients.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
May 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with symptoms and hair regrowth in lichen planopilaris without serious side effects.
November 2024 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Glucocorticoid treatment in lupus can cause oral lesions, which need early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
July 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Losing weight and taking birth control pills can greatly improve severe male hormone excess in women with PCOS.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” The conclusion is that emotional support and a variety of treatments are important for alopecia areata, but more research is needed.