November 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice” Using old drugs for new uses can help treat rare immune deficiencies.
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Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Rheumatology” Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The length of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene is linked to ovarian reserve but does not affect how the ovaries respond to stimulation.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
10 citations,
January 2005 in “Dermatology” Baldness may be linked to heart disease, but the evidence isn't strong enough to consider it a major risk factor.
39 citations,
April 2003 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
December 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a clear overview of PCOD and is recommended for medical trainees and clinicians, but may lack depth for advanced researchers.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman developed thick gums from everolimus treatment after a kidney transplant.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
28 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
21 citations,
September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
14 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.
67 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
9 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
February 2011 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Women of child-bearing age with androgenic alopecia lose hair density, especially in certain areas, and their hair becomes thinner. They also lose more than twice as much hair as healthy women.
February 2024 in “Folia Medica” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for hair loss in patients regardless of their thyroid antibody levels.
11 citations,
September 2022 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Skin problems are common in lupus patients and should be treated early to prevent worsening.
37 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The books are valuable resources for cosmetic surgery and dermatology professionals.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
30 citations,
May 1999 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Procyanidin B-2 is safe to use on skin as a hair growth product.
119 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
1 citations,
September 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The document discusses new insights into how hormones affect male sexual health and related conditions.
24 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporin A helps damaged hair follicles regrow hair quickly.
12 citations,
June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
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May 2001 in “Pharmacology & Toxicology” Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
23 citations,
January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” The BUZZ gene is important for root hair growth and overall root structure in the plant Brachypodium distachyon.