July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how shampoos clean, rinses condition, one-step shampoos offer convenience, and hair growth promoters aim to prevent hair loss, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence for their effectiveness.
Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women over forty can maintain skin and hair health with lifestyle and dietary changes.
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Transdermal drug delivery systems are effective and promising for future use.
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June 2024 in “Communications Medicine” Spaceflight can harm skin health by altering gene expression, affecting DNA, mitochondria, and skin barriers.
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
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September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Low-level laser therapy can help with inflammation but isn't widely accepted yet.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
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September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.