research Thallium poisoning. Diagnosis may be elusive but alopecia is the clue.
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
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research The effects of minoxidil on pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics in hypertensive man.
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
research Effect of dihydrotestosterone on the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines in cultured sebocytes
Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
research Chapter 20 Dermatological Agents
New treatments for skin diseases are more effective and patient-friendly, but many still lack a cure.
research Lab Quality Management and Methodology
Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research LB1076 Using the frog embryonic epidermis as a model to study desmosome function during development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research An updated review of the sebaceous gland and its role in health and diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological clinical disorders of sebaceous glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Acne and Hidden Iodides
Iodides can cause skin issues like acne and other health problems.
research Heart Failure Due to Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis
A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
research AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, INC.
New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
research Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil in Man
Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Central Diabetes Insipidus and Hypothalamic Type of Hypopituitarism Associated with Atypical Location of Rathke's Cleft Cyst
A Rathke's cleft cyst caused hormonal imbalances and symptoms in a 68-year-old woman.
research Glossary
research Expert Medical Testimony
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
research An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
Zinc helps manage skin disorders and deficiencies can worsen some conditions.
research Modern artificial hair implantation: a pilot study of 10 patients
Artificial hair implantation is generally safe and can restore hair when other treatments fail, but some patients may experience side effects.
research An adolescent girl with coexisting ovarian mature cystic teratoma and HAIR-AN syndrome, an extreme subtype of polycystic ovarian syndrome
A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Abstracts Pt.31
Most patients with anal Pemphigus Vulgaris had repeated episodes but fully recovered with treatment, without long-term problems.
research Pericardial Disorders Occurring During Open-Label Study of 1,869 Severely Hypertensive Patients Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.
research STUDY OF CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS IN THYROID DISORDERS
Skin problems are common in thyroid disorders, with dry skin in hypothyroidism and warm, soft skin in hyperthyroidism.
research Miscellaneous Steroids
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Lipid peroxides induce early onset of catagen phase in murine hair cycles
Lipid peroxides can cause early hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
research RU 58841, a new specific topical antiandrogen: A candidate of choice for the treatment of acne, androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Influence of substance-P on cultured sebocytes
Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.