research Budget impact analysis of baricitinib for treatment of alopecia areata: A Saudi hospital perspective
Adding baricitinib will increase costs but offers more treatment options for alopecia areata.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch Lichen Planopilaris-Like Changes Arising within an Epidermal Nevus: Does This Case Suggest Clues to the Etiology of Lichen Planopilaris?
Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
research Response: Finasteride's Effect on Frontal and Vertex Hair Loss
Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
research Metabolic and cellular analysis of alopecia in vitamin D receptor knockout mice
Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
research Iron and hair loss in women; what is deficiency? This is the real question!
Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
research Review of: "“Toupee or not Toupee?” Sic (et Non). Social perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia)"
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.
research Hair Loss in Laboratory Bred Macaques: An Idiopathic Disorder of Major Consequence
Hair loss in lab macaques is not always due to neglect and has multiple causes.
research Editorial Comment
Dutasteride reduces prostate cancer risk by 23% in high-risk men.
research Patient’s experience with subcutaneous and oral methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis often causes side effects like diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss, especially at higher doses.
research Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Prostate Cancer Mortality
5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
research Acute Encephalomyelitis Syndromes Associated with H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations; Erythema Multiforme Secondary to H1N1 Vaccine; Cytolytic Hepatitis Possibly Related to Oral Contraceptives; Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Associated with Lamotrigine: First Report; Behavioral Disinhibition with Baclofen; Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair; Delayed-Onset Mirtazapine-Related Leukopenia
Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
research Male gonadal function in coeliac disease: 2. Sex hormones.
Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
research Dietary isoflavone increases insulin-like growth factor-I production, thereby promoting hair growth in mice
Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
research Expanding phenotype of hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy, and pulmonary fibrosis caused by FAM111B mutations: Report of an additional family raising the question of cancer predisposition and a short review of early-onset poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Laser hair transplantation: Is it really state of the art?
Lasers in hair transplantation may have potential but require caution due to possible damage and reduced graft survival.
research The pH of lye and no-lye hair relaxers, including those advertised for children, is at levels that are corrosive to the skin
Lye and no-lye hair relaxers can damage skin.
research Extensive donor site keloids in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation
Hair transplant can cause hard-to-treat keloids in some patients.
research Atypical necrobiosis lipoidica of the face
A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
research Reply to ‘Frontal fibrosing alopecia’
Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
research Regrowth of black hair in two red‐haired alopecia areata patients
Two red-haired men with alopecia areata regrew black hair instead of red.
research Novel Missense Mutation in the P-Box of Androgen Receptor in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
research Comment on “Treatment of male pattern alopecia with platelet-rich plasma: A double-blind controlled study with analysis of platelet number and growth factor levels”
The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
research Hair
The document suggests using safer, plant-based hair products instead of harmful synthetic ones.
research Perforating Folliculitis: A Transepidermal Elimination Disorder
A 62-year-old man with diabetes and kidney disease had itchy skin lesions diagnosed as perforating folliculitis, treated with medication and skin care.
research Expression of Concern: Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
research The Complex connection between Vitiligo and Lupus: Exploring the Link
Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.
research Disorders of sex development (DSD) 46.XY due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency in three siblings: Case report from a low-resource setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research The skin as a window on internal disorders: Two cases of internal malignancy and hypervitaminosis B12
Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
research Bilateral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Forehead
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
research Voluntary registers no longer have gravitas
Professionals believe voluntary registers cannot ensure public safety like mandatory ones with laws.