research Treatments options for alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
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research Skin cancer: understanding the journey of transformation from conventional to advanced treatment approaches
New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research ULBP3: a marker for alopecia areata incognita
ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.
research Cystitis Due to Cytoxan: Case Report
A woman developed severe bladder inflammation after cancer treatment with Cytoxan.
research Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: A peculiar entity in China? Clinicopathologic and immunopathologic study of 34 new cases
Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
research Acute telogen effluvium onset event is associated with the presence of female androgenetic alopecia: potential therapeutic implications
ATE is linked to FAA, and treatment depends on cause; minoxidil helps, finasteride may worsen.
research Female Hair Restoration
Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
research Retinoids for Chemoprophylaxis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
research Alopecia - the search for novel agents continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Dermoscopy: A rapid bedside tool to assess monilethrix
Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
research Generalised cutaneous necrosis: a complication of low-molecular-weight heparin
A woman developed severe skin damage after using a blood thinner called low-molecular-weight heparin.
research LASER HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
research Ovarian Cancer Surgery — Heed This LION’s Roar
Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
research Hair transplantation: standard guidelines of care.
Hair transplantation is a safe, outpatient procedure for restoring hair in individuals with pattern hair loss or certain types of scarring, requiring a trained physician and team, with ongoing medical treatment recommended.
research Central nervous system involvement in autoimmune polyglandular syndrome
Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can cause temporary brain issues that may improve on their own.
research Manifest hair repigmentation associated with etretinate therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
research Cutaneous Crohn's disease treated with infliximab and 4 years of follow up
Infliximab improved skin and bowel symptoms in Crohn's disease but caused side effects and the disease returned after stopping treatment.
research Female pattern baldness in men
Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.
research Alcohol and Prostate Cancer: Time to Draw Conclusions
Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
research Uso de la espironolactona en dermatología: acné, hidradenitis supurativa, alopecia femenina e hirsutismo
Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
research Expert consensus on the management of androgenetic alopecia in India
Early diagnosis and a combination of treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, are recommended for managing hair loss in India.
research Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata
JAK inhibitors offer new hope for treating severe alopecia areata.
research A Case of Onycholemmal Carcinoma in a 77-Year-Old Man
The man died from lung cancer, not the rare nail tumor.
research An update on the use of 5alpha-reductase inhibitors
5alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat hair loss and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects.
research Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI)–Creation of the Questionnaire
LiPADI is a useful tool for monitoring the severity and treatment of lichen planus.
research Prostate cancer update: 2007
2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
research Psoriatic Alopecia
Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
research Alopecia universalis as a side effect of pegylated interferon α-ribavirin combination therapy for hepatitis C: a rare case report
A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
research Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation: Current Technique
Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation has become a less invasive procedure with natural results, suitable for certain adults with hair loss.