research Plica polonica in a patient on chemotherapy: A case report with review of literature
Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Extrapulmonary manifestations of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): current status (a literature review)
COVID-19 affects many body systems, causing a wide range of symptoms and complications.
research Jak inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia areata - a literature review
Oral JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have challenges like relapse and side effects.
research Idiopathic Alopecia—A Retrospective Descriptive Study Integrated with the Current Literature
Combining treatments works best for early hair loss, while transplants are best for severe cases.
research Chemical Scalp Burn after Hair Coloring—Case Report with Literature Review
Hair dye can cause severe scalp burns and long-term health risks, so safety guidelines must be followed.
research Effect of gender-affirming hormone therapy on hair growth: a systematic review of the literature
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
research COVID-19 in adult patients with pre-existing chronic cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disease: a critical literature review with clinical recommendations
COVID-19 severely affects older adults with chronic heart, lung, or metabolic diseases.
research A systematic review of models of care for polycystic ovary syndrome highlights the gap in the literature, especially in developing countries
The review found that current care models for PCOS are not fully effective and more research is needed, especially in low-income countries.
research Signal Detection of Depression and Suicidality Associated with Finasteride and Dutasteride: Updated Pharmacovigilance Evidence and Recommendations for Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
research The Potential of Ginkgo biloba as a Source of Biologically Active Compounds—A Review of the Recent Literature and Patents
Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
research Hair regrowth following fecal microbiota transplantation in an elderly patient with alopecia areata: A case report and review of the literature
An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
research Obesity in Adults: Position Statement of Polish Association for the Study on Obesity, Polish Association of Endocrinology, Polish Association of Cardiodiabetology, Polish Psychiatric Association, Section of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery of the Association of Polish Surgeons, and the College of Family Physicians in Poland
The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
research Post-partum pituitary insufficiency and livedo reticularis presenting a diagnostic challenge in a resource limited setting in Tanzania: a case report, clinical discussion and brief review of existing literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research Alopecia: the case for medical necessity.
Alopecia should be treated as a medical condition because it may increase the risk of serious diseases and psychological issues.
research Effects of age and sex on the comorbidities of alopecia areata: A cross‐sectional hospital‐based study
Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitor treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia: an evidence‐based treatment update
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Psychosocial impact of alopecia areata in paediatric and adolescent populations: A systematic review
Alopecia areata negatively affects the self-esteem and quality of life of children and teens.
research Alopecia Areata Is Associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use in a Case-Control Study of 4,785 Patients
Alopecia areata is linked to PTSD, alcohol use, anxiety, and depression.
research Long COVID: current status in Japan and knowledge about its molecular background
Long COVID in Japan involves persistent symptoms like fatigue and may be caused by lasting organ damage and prolonged inflammation, with vaccination as a potential treatment.
research Understanding the Association Between Mental Health and Hair Loss
Mental health and hair loss are linked, and treating both can improve well-being.
research A case of loose anagen hair syndrome associated with trichotillomania in a 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
research Psychological Aspect of Alopecia
Hair loss can significantly impact a person's mental health, causing issues like anxiety and depression, and stress can trigger hair loss.
research Advice on the safe introduction and continued use of isotretinoin in acne in the U.K. 2010
Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne but requires careful monitoring for side effects, especially in women who could become pregnant.
research Oral isotretinoin for acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
research Quality of Life in Alopecia Areata: A Sample of Tunisian Patients
Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life, suggesting a need for mental health support.
research Hair Loss: Common Causes and Treatment.
The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.
research Plica neuropathica: Bird's nest under dermatoscope
Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
research Clinical and sociodemographic features of alopecia areata in five Colombian cities: an analysis of the RENAAC registry
Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
research Mechanical upper bowel obstruction caused by a large trichobezoar in a young woman: A very unusual case report
A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.