November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
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January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
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October 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” Head lice can cause unusual patchy hair loss.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata, but results differ greatly between people.
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Estheticians in dermatology improve patient satisfaction and loyalty with proper training and planning.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is hard to treat and more common in women.
September 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
December 2020 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The boy's itchy scalp and hair loss were likely due to head lice treatment.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
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May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
February 2014 in “Harvard University Press eBooks” The document describes how hair and plants are symbolically linked in Indo-European traditions, leading to practices like burying hair to promote plant growth and using plants to treat baldness.
January 1983 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Minoxidil and ATRA together boost hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone.
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dupilumab may worsen Alopecia Areata in some males but improve it in some females, suggesting personalized treatment is needed.
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November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
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April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Iodides can cause skin issues like acne and other health problems.
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June 2011 in “Nature Biotechnology” Stem cell treatments can potentially treat baldness, with one trial showing hair growth after injecting a hair-stimulating complex, and no safety issues were reported.
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September 2004 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding dyed wigs and clothing improved severe allergic reactions in a woman treated with diphencyprone.