research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
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research Enrichment and Characterization of Human Dermal Stem/Progenitor Cells by Intracellular Granularity
Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
research THE OCCURRENCE OF DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHROMATOSUS PROGRESSING TO SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, WITH OVERLAPPING ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS, AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PRESENTING AS PAPULAR-PURPURIC GLOVE AND SOCK SYNDROME
A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
research Intradermal platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of melasma: A clinical and dermoscopic evaluation in dark skin
Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
research Hair removal options in darker skin types through laser innovation and energy-based modalities
New laser technologies and methods are safer and more effective for hair removal on darker skin tones.
research Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light compared to diode Laser for hair removal: a randomized controlled trial
Diode laser is more effective but more painful than intense pulsed light for hair removal.
research СУЧАСНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ЕМУЛЬГАТОРІВ ТА КОНСЕРВАНТІВ У СКЛАДІ ДЕРМАТОЛОГІЧНИХ ЛІКАРСЬКИХ ЗАСОБІВ
Biogenic surfactants should be explored as safer alternatives in dermatological products.
research Update on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
research Clinical Characteristics, Quality of Life, and Risk Factors of Amputation Stump Skin Disease and Stump Fungal Infection in Adult Amputees in Shanghai, China
Amputation stump skin disease worsens life quality, especially in men during summer, and long prosthesis use increases fungal infection risk.
research Tissue-Engineered Skin Preserving the Potential of Epithelial Cells to Differentiate into Hair After Grafting
Tissue-engineered skin can support hair growth after grafting, especially with mouse-derived dermis.
research Novel Approach to Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Females With Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy)
Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Anticoagulant Drugs
Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
research 5α-reductase activity in the prostate
Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
research Health and fertility in World Health Organization group 2 anovulatory women
Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.
research Increased Androgen Binding Capacity in Sebaceous Glands in Scalp of Male-pattern Baldness
Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidoses
People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
research The Prevention of Skin Tears—A Focus on Vulnerable Populations from Older Adults to Critically Ill Patients: ISTAP Part 1
Prevent skin tears by maintaining health, protecting skin, and ensuring safe environments.
research Synthetic Hair Implantation and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp
The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
research Micronutrient Deficiency and Protein-Calorie Malnutrition After Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Course and Outcome in 3 Patients
Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
research News in brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research Vitamin D and skin diseases: A review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
research Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
research Increased Susceptibility to Skin Carcinogenesis Associated with a Spontaneous Mouse Mutation in the Palmitoyl Transferase Zdhhc13 Gene
A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
research Self-assembling peptide inspired by insulin and type 1 insulin-like growth factor for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
research Dermatologic Conditions of the Early Post-Transplant Period in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Skin problems are common after stem cell transplants, and early treatment by dermatologists can improve patient outcomes.
research Ectoin attenuates cortisone‐induced skin issues by suppression GR signaling and the UVB‐induced overexpression of 11β‐HSD1
Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.
research Compartmentalized Epidermal Activation of β-Catenin Differentially Affects Lineage Reprogramming and Underlies Tumor Heterogeneity
Activating β-catenin in different skin stem cells causes various types of hair growth and skin tumors.
research An unexpected role for keratin 10 end domains in susceptibility to skin cancer
Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.