May 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
Combining Minoxidil with topical Dutasteride via microneedling is the most effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
FGF9 helps hair follicles grow in small-tailed Han sheep by affecting cell growth and certain signaling pathways.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology/The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology” A patient's rare benign tumor in the neck was removed successfully with proper function of the facial nerve maintained.
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February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Elf5 controls skin cell growth and development, making it a potential target for skin treatments.
May 2024 in “Scientific reports” Twist2 is essential for scarless skin healing and hair growth in mouse fetuses.
February 2024 in “Animals” Hair loss peaks in spring and regrowth in late summer, with pregnant females losing the most hair.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
Zinc levels and lymphocyte counts might be important in heart disease development.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
September 2023 in “The FASEB journal” Foxn1 is important for fat development, metabolism, and wound healing in skin.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
Topical finasteride accumulates in the skin with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
October 2023 in “Scientific reports” Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” Inositol and arginine solutions improve hair follicle health and turnover.
April 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmacognosy research” A compound from Calophyllum inophyllum L. leaf may help treat non-small cell lung cancer.
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.