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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata in German-speaking countries spend a lot on their condition, with hair products and treatments being the most costly.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Medical Economics” Middle-aged patients, those in the Northeast, with comprehensive insurance, extensive hair loss, or additional health issues, and young or older females face higher alopecia areata medical costs.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction successfully restored hair growth in a leprosy patient without disease relapse.
July 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Adopting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company pricing model could save Medicare about $1.29 billion on urological drugs.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
129 citations
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June 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” African Americans have less hair density than whites.
122 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aromatherapy with certain essential oils is a safe and effective treatment for hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
108 citations
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March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
61 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma treatment could potentially be an effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia have more personality disorders and mental health symptoms; treatment may help.
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December 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Skin diseases significantly lower the quality of life for patients in southern Brazil, especially for younger, single, and lower-income individuals.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.
30 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
29 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
25 citations
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
22 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
21 citations
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May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
20 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Green tea may help with skin health and protect against UV damage, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Synthetic cannabinoid addiction can cause skin problems like acne and hair loss.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
14 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologic surgeons can safely and effectively provide conscious sedation with proper training and guidelines.
12 citations
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Mediterranean diet with fresh herbs and vegetables lowers male hair loss risk.
12 citations
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December 2002 in “Fertility and Sterility” Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.
10 citations
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December 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The most common skin diseases in Hail, Saudi Arabia, are eczema and acne, with more women affected than men.
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.