TLDR "Dermatologic Therapy" offers expert treatment info for various skin diseases.
The document described the journal "Dermatologic Therapy," which aimed to provide practical, up-to-date treatment information for specific skin diseases through scholarly review articles by dermatology experts. It served as a resource for patient treatment and a therapeutic textbook, covering conditions like melasma, keloid scars, Hailey-Hailey disease, vitiligo, and androgenetic alopecia, among others. The issue included a disclaimer about responsibility for errors and views expressed, along with subscription and contact information.
666 citations,
September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
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November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Men with baldness due to androgenetic alopecia still have hair stem cells, but lack specific cells needed for hair growth.
