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December 1971 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Human hair follicles can process steroid hormones like DHEA.
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August 1971 in “JAMA” Tinea faciale can be mistaken for lupus due to similar symptoms.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Cryotherapy may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata with possibly lower relapse rates than steroids.
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May 2022 in “Chemistry & biodiversity” *Laportea bulbifera* contains unique compounds that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
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January 2019 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A cat with severe skin issues improved with dexamethasone and cetirizine.
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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
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July 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” The man's scalp condition improved significantly with daily use of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
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April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.
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October 2006 Understanding repigmentation mechanisms in vitiligo can improve treatments and patient outcomes.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Football players can get many skin conditions from their sport, which need different treatments and can be prevented with good hygiene and protection.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences” The research found a link between certain molecular features and the biological activity of BC3, which can help identify or create new active compounds.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis often experience male-pattern baldness.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Hibiscus leaves extract can effectively promote hair growth.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Pakis Gajah (Angiopteris evecta) water extract may promote hair growth in rabbits, but more research is needed for human use.
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Cetuximab often causes skin problems, but they can be managed without stopping treatment.
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January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” Alopecia areata in Taif is common, mainly immune-related, and best treated with topical corticosteroids and vitamins.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
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November 2014 Musa paradisiaca and M. sapientum have potential health benefits, but need more scientific validation.