research Effect of finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on acne and alopecia in female patients with normal serum levels of free testosterone
Finasteride improves acne and hair loss in women with normal testosterone.
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research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Effective treatment of folliculitis decalvans using selected antimicrobial agents
Antimicrobial therapy can help manage Folliculitis Decalvans.
research The Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
research Serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Acne: Diet and acnegenesis
Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
research Curling of Hair in Two Female Patients Taking Alitretinoin
Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
research The role of platelet-rich plasma therapy in refractory folliculitis decalvans
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
research Efficacy and safety of 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser versus long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in treating enlarged facial pores
Both 1565-nm laser and 1064-nm laser safely and effectively reduce enlarged facial pores, with the 1064-nm laser causing fewer side effects.
research Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome: a rare scenario
A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
research Excess granulation tissue and hair loss following acitretin
Acitretin can cause excess tissue growth and hair loss.
research Clinical features of 109 patients with primary cicatricial alopecia: a 15-year retrospective study
Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.
research Risk Factors and Epidemiology of Acne Severity and Acne Scar Development: A Comprehensive Clinical Study
Early detection and treatment of acne can prevent scarring and improve quality of life.
research The Relationship between Acne and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Impact on Women’s Quality of Life
Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research Follicular Neutrophilic Inflammation (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
research Transient perforating folliculitis induced by sorafenib
Sorafenib can cause a temporary skin condition that goes away after stopping the drug.
research TOC
Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
research Oral Contraception and the Treatment of Acne: Where are we?
Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa/Acne inversa: an endocrine skin disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Steatocystomas: Update on Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management
Steatocystomas are harmless skin cysts that can vary in size and may sometimes cause itching or pain.
research Selective follicular targeting by modification of the particle sizes
Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.
research Hair follicles, their disorders and their opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Black Patients: A Systematic Review
More inclusive research is needed to effectively treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in Black patients.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus and its variants: review and update
Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
research Towards Dissecting the Pathogenesis of Retinoid-Induced Hair Loss: All-Trans Retinoic Acid Induces Premature Hair Follicle Regression (Catagen) by Upregulation of Transforming Growth Factor-β2 in the Dermal Papilla
All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.
research Treatment of localized scleroderma and lichen sclerosus with etretinate
Etretinate has only moderate effects on localized scleroderma and lichen sclerosus.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children Treated with Finasteride-A Case Series
Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa in children with no adverse effects.