research British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of alopecia areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
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research The efficacy of latanoprost in the treatment of alopecia areata of eyelashes and eyebrows
Latanoprost, a glaucoma treatment, was found ineffective in treating hair loss in eyebrows and eyelashes.
research The medicinal activity of lyophilized aqueous seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. in an androgenic alopecia model
The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
research Immune deficiency–related enteropathy-lymphocytopenia-alopecia syndrome results from tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7A deficiency
A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
research Prospective cardiovascular evaluation with 24-hour Holter and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in men using 5-mg oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia
The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
research A Genetically Defined Male Counterpart of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence for Ovarian-Independent Pathogenesis
Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
research SAÚDE MENTAL DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA COVID19
Nursing staff's mental health was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Follicular Penetration of Caffeine from Topically Applied Nanoemulsion Formulations Containing Penetration Enhancers: In vitro Human Skin Studies
Nanoemulsion creams with certain enhancers can greatly increase caffeine delivery through skin.
research 649 Gut microbiota plays a role in the development of alopecia areata
The gut microbiome affects the development of alopecia areata.
research 1300 Blood plasma levels of heart disease biomarker cardiac troponin I are significantly increased in alopecia areata affected individuals
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
research Pregnancy and the Skin
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.
research NIPAL4 mutation c.527C˃A identified in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis
The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
research Diagnosis and management of tinea infections.
Tinea infections need proper diagnosis and treatment with topical or oral antifungals based on severity and location.
research Pre‐clinical evidences for the efficacy of tryptanthrin as a potent suppressor of skin cancer
Tryptanthrin effectively suppresses non-melanoma skin cancer and is safe for normal skin.
research Bacterial Diseases of the Skin
Nonbullous impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children, often needing treatment to prevent complications.
research Poly (ɛ‐caprolactone)–chitosan–poly (vinyl alcohol) nanofibrous scaffolds for skin excisional and burn wounds in a canine model
The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
research Longitudinal Assessment of the Prevalence of Actinic Keratosis and Extensive Risk Factor Evaluation: An Update from the Rotterdam Study
Actinic keratosis is more common in older men with certain genetic traits, but smoking seems to reduce its odds.
research An organ-on-a-chip approach for investigating root-environment interactions in heterogeneous conditions
The dfRootChip revealed how Arabidopsis roots adapt and grow in uneven conditions.
research The general surgeon.
General surgeons are crucial for handling various emergencies in small hospitals and should balance broad skills with some specialization for effective, economical community care.
research Mutational spectrum in 101 patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and breakpoint mapping in independent cases of rare genomic rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Corrections to “Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective”
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Management of female-pattern hair loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
research Loose anagen hair of childhood: The phenomenon of easily pluckable hair
Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss
Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Effect of cosmetic hair treatment and natural hair colour on hair testosterone concentrations
Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.
research The effect of relative humidity on the spreading of ethanol on human hair fibers
Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
research Management of Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Development of a DNA-analytical Method for the Identification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles
Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
research Use of the TrichoScan to Assess Female Pattern Hair Loss
TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.