January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
254 citations,
September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
130 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
14 citations,
May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
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April 2016 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
8 citations,
April 2014 in “Practical Diabetes” Feeling shame can make it harder for people with diabetes to take care of their health.
6 citations,
April 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” CD80CD86 deficiency causes hair loss by disrupting regulatory T cells.
4 citations,
June 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Machine learning can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to certain treatments.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
January 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document highlights various patents for new compounds with potential treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer, hormonal disorders, and diabetes.
127 citations,
September 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Skin problems are very common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and important for diagnosis.
42 citations,
November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews” Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
39 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
38 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
11 citations,
August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
10 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
10 citations,
October 2008 in “Andrologia” Finasteride changes antioxidant enzyme expression, possibly affecting sperm protection in rats.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” About 69% of school children in Kashmir valley have skin disorders, with eczema and acne being the most common.
1 citations,
January 2018 Improve burn patients' appearance and function using various techniques, teamwork, and psychological support.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Chitosan slows root hair growth and causes a buildup of callose at low concentrations, but at high concentrations, it only inhibits growth without callose buildup.
July 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.