research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
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research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review
Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research The Role of Hair Restoration Surgery in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair restoration surgery can potentially treat primary scarring alopecias, but it's important to start early medication, ensure patient remission before transplant, and monitor after surgery.
research Efficacy of Intralesional and Oral Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
research Tinea Capitis Presenting as Diffuse Hair Loss and Significance of Trichoscopy: Four Case Reports
Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
research Metabolism and skin diseases
Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
research Revisiting hyper- and hypo-androgenism by tandem mass spectrometry
The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.
research COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Hair loss, old and uninterested nonmotor symptom in Parkinson’s disease during dopaminergic therapy
Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
research Activated Platelet Rich Plasma versus Non-Activated Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Activated and non-activated PRP are equally safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Is There a Role for Radiofrequency Devices in Hair?
Radiofrequency devices can help remove or grow hair, but more research is needed.
research Azathioprine
Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Fabrication and Magnetic Characterization of Cobalt Antidot Arrays: Effect of the Surrounding Continuous Film
Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
research Trichoblastoma with sebaceous and sweat gland differentiation
A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Alopecia triangularis congenita in combination with androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research A clinical study of skin changes in geriatric population
Older adults commonly experience wrinkles, itchy skin, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin growths, grey hair, hair loss, and nail ridging, but no skin cancer was found in this group.
research Topical use of systemic drugs in dermatology: A comprehensive review
Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
research Facial contact dermatitis due to spironolactone in an anti‐acne cream
Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.
research The biology and clinical application of systemic glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
research Quantitative analysis and development of alopecia areata classification frameworks
A new algorithm effectively classifies Alopecia Areata, aiding early detection and treatment.
research LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND THE SKIN
Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Challenges and Opportunities in Adolescent Medicine
Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
research Trichotillomania in Childhood: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment can significantly improve trichotillomania in children.
research Ayurvedic Interventions For PCOS: A Single-Case Analysis
Ayurvedic treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.