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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” A super thin DIEP flap can effectively reconstruct scalp defects with good skin coverage and contour.
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September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
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January 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” Male hypogonadism affects skin and hair, causing thin skin, less hair, and skin reactions to treatment.
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May 2017 in “International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation, characterized by aging symptoms and managed by monitoring heart health and using low-dose aspirin.
Thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism, causing fatigue and weight gain, and hyperthyroidism, causing weight loss and anxiety.
June 2016 in “Journal of Coastal Life Medicine” The terrier dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism was successfully treated with mitotane.
May 2017 in “Urology and andrology” Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
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January 2017 in “PLoS ONE” Adiponectin boosts lipid production in skin cells, potentially helping treat skin conditions with low sebum.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
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Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The lipid in human hair follicles acts as a barrier, similar to the skin's lipid layer.
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Niosomes can effectively deliver cetirizine topically for treating alopecia.
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May 2011 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” A new liposomal system for applying dutasteride to the skin was developed, showing better skin absorption and stability, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
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March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Aging reduces skin stem cell function, leading to changes like hair loss and slower wound healing.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” Removing PLCg1 from skin cells caused thicker oil glands and less hair in mice.
April 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new minoxidil gel improves hair growth and reduces skin irritation.
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June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.