May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Early subungual melanoma might be treated with less aggressive surgery because it invades the skin under the nail more slowly.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
November 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
Injecting follicular cells into skin can lead to the formation of new hair follicles.
July 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
November 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cord can help regenerate hair follicles.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
April 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and may protect against certain skin tumors.
January 2008 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” Deer antler extract may boost hair growth by increasing IGF-I expression.
January 2008 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery” Hair-derived material is safe and effective for skin filling.
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Microencapsulated human hair cells can regenerate hair follicles in mice ears.
November 2005 in “PubMed” The hairless gene in Kunming mice is important for hair and skin, and shows genetic variations.
January 2003 in “Journal of the Fourth Military Medical University” Hair follicles can regenerate if cut at certain points, with stem cells in the upper part.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Zingiber coralliaum oil promotes early hair growth in mice.
Anti-keratin antibody from cow milk makes damaged hair stronger and less likely to break.
January 1996 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Dr. Walter P. Unger believes lasers could eventually be important in hair transplantation for achieving natural-looking results, despite current limitations.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
Calcium and hydrogen ions help root hair growth, while aluminum inhibits it.
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
January 1990 in “UCL Discovery (University College London)” The guinea pig α-lactalbumin gene was successfully expressed in the mammary glands of transgenic mice.
January 1988 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” IND-Ca ointment effectively reduces inflammation with minimal skin irritation.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.
September 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is generally not considered precancerous, but there are exceptions.