June 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The hair restoration technique discussed is a costly, temporary method similar to hair weaving, not well-supported by scientific data, and can have severe complications.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Female androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning in women, especially after menopause, and affects their mental well-being.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.
February 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride capsules with drug nanoparticles were made, improving stability, solubility, and effectiveness of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
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May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
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March 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Marine organisms can improve health and prevent diseases through their use in foods and medical products.
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June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
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October 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Radiesse is a versatile facial injectable used for cosmetic improvements and long-term collagen production, with careful dosing needed to prevent complications.
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June 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Human hair follicles can be used to create skin-like tissue for wound healing and drug testing.
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April 2022 in “Burns” Alhydran and DermaCress moisturizers are more effective and cost-efficient for scar hydration than silicone gel.
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June 2012 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” A new 3-D bioreactor system improves drug screening and reduces animal testing.
Hair and nail disorders can harm self-esteem, but early treatment helps.
January 2023 in “National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology” Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Nutraceuticals are increasingly used and recommended by dermatologists to improve skin appearance and combat aging.
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss in patches, often starting before age 20, and while some cases recover on their own, treatments include topical corticosteroids, minoxidil, and promising new methods like IL-31 antibodies and 308-nm Excimer laser therapy.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, with many experiencing mental health issues and lacking professional support.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Light skin shows more inflammation from sun exposure than dark skin.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, and minoxidil aids regrowth.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Intratesticular PRP injections are safe but not proven to improve sperm retrieval in certain infertile men.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.
Ancient herders in the Keriya Valley fed their animals mainly C3 plants, with some C4 plant feeding possibly due to herd movement or seasonal changes.
January 2023 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Botulinum toxin is used to treat many medical conditions beyond cosmetic purposes.
April 2022 in “Diabetes Therapy” Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.