6 citations
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September 2013 in “The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist” Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
45 citations
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January 2008 in “Drugs” Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
11 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
192 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
3 citations
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January 2008 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Early diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa are important to prevent serious physical and mental effects.
19 citations
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January 2008 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.
April 2026 in “Brain Sciences” Finasteride may cause depression and suicidal thoughts, especially in young men.
43 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
12 citations
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.
51 citations
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
3 citations
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May 2010 in “Nursing Standard” Treatments for autoimmune hair loss have limited success and often relapse, and emotional support is crucial for those affected.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia to a syndrome could improve diagnosis and treatment.
24 citations
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
23 citations
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July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
32 citations
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with psoriasis are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than those without psoriasis.
102 citations
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July 2007 in “Genes & Development” A mother's PPARγ is crucial for preventing harmful milk that can cause inflammation and growth problems in babies.