June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This study from Turkey observed that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected dermatology patients, particularly by interrupting treatments and restricting outpatient visits.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study revealed that dentists in a surveyed Russian region showed low awareness of the potential link between vitamin D3 deficiency and complications in dental implantation.
In this study, facial hypertrichosis occurred in 10% of women treated with isotretinoin for acne, but it resolved spontaneously after the treatment ended.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that higher serum IL-21 levels may serve as a promising diagnostic and prognostic marker for alopecia areata, strongly correlating with disease activity.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified non-structural proteins in preschool children's scalp hair that suggest potential biomarkers for brain development, immune function, and stress response with heritability and age-related differences.
October 2020 in “Misr journal of agricultural engineering” This study examined the drying of pomegranate peel as a method for reducing waste and found that drying efficiency varied with temperature and air velocity, potentially adding value to this by-product.
April 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for hair loss that involves scalp injections and requires ongoing maintenance.
August 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” This study found that inositol was significantly more effective than Metformin in promoting weight reduction, spontaneous ovulation, and pregnancy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
This study found that in a rat model of alopecia, combining low-level laser therapy with Neoptide treatment resulted in better hair regrowth compared to either treatment used alone.
This study found that a significant portion of counterfeit drugs seized among bodybuilders did not match their labels, with many containing undeclared anabolic steroids or other unexpected active ingredients.
April 2011 in “Global journal of health science” This study found that spironolactone alone or with oral contraceptive pills significantly reduced hair shaft diameter in women with hirsutism, with the greatest reduction observed for the combination treatment.
December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the novel powered FUE (P-FUE) technique reduced harvesting time and graft transection rates in hair restoration compared to manual FUE, with broader patient applicability.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
November 2000 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article discusses advancements expected in treatments for hair loss and unwanted hair, including hormonal modulation and improved laser hair removal, but reports no new clinical findings.
October 1997 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
This dissertation reported that the loss of Ovol2 impairs hair follicle regeneration and wound repair in mice, highlighting its role in regulating directional migration of epithelial cells.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of nutritional deficiencies on hair health, detailing how they can cause structural abnormalities, pigmentation changes, or hair loss; it presents no new clinical findings.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” These guidelines review the management of complications and specific forms of congenital ichthyosis and report no new results; they summarize expert and evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, researchers observed that African spiny mice, Acomys cahirinus, are capable of regenerating skeletal muscle in dermal wound sites, unlike common mice, Mus musculus.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, exposure to ARBs, ACE inhibitors, and thiazides was associated with an increased risk of various skin cancers, including melanoma and nonmelanoma types, highlighting potential clinical implications for antihypertensive treatment choices.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
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May 2006 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” The researchers reported substantial discrepancies in prescribing information between generic drugs marketed in Saudi Arabia and standard references, indicating a need for regulatory improvements to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter describes the functions and purposes of hair care cosmetics, including shampoos, hair growth promoters, and grooming products, without reporting new experimental findings.
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May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses facial swelling as a temporary complication of hair transplantation and indicates that multiple prevention methods have been tested, but it reports no new results.
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” This review discusses the impact of various external factors like cosmetics, traction, and radiation on hair health and color, but reports no new findings.
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August 2010 in “Acta Biologica Hungarica” This study found that novel compounds moderately inhibited 5α-reductase type 1 activity compared to finasteride, offering valuable data on structure-activity relationships.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen effluvium is hair loss caused by disruption of the normal hair cycle.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.