19 citations,
November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
15 citations,
May 1999 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
12 citations,
April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
10 citations,
January 2022 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” Aloe Vera gel helps heal skin, treats skin conditions, and can stimulate hair growth due to its various healing properties.
8 citations,
April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
7 citations,
October 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
2 citations,
May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “IEEE access” Deep learning helps detect skin conditions and is advancing dermatology diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain health conditions and hair care habits affect the treatment results for a scalp condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that Black barbershops could be used to expand dermatologic care, educate about skin conditions, and improve health access for Black men.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
134 citations,
January 2010 in “Biomedical research” Low oxygen conditions increase the hair-growing effects of substances from fat-derived stem cells by boosting growth factor release.
63 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat some skin conditions but need more research.
31 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Adults with certain skin conditions may have higher levels of inflammation in their body.
27 citations,
December 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
13 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.
8 citations,
February 2022 in “Vascular Health and Risk Management” Some skin conditions may increase the risk of heart disease, and understanding their connection could lead to better treatments.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
6 citations,
March 2020 in “Jornal de Pediatria” Inflammatory skin conditions are the most common in Brazilian children, with atopic dermatitis being the top issue.
6 citations,
February 2014 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Obesity is linked to skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, which may indicate high insulin levels.
6 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose unusual skin lesions like osteonevus of Nanta and can prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions.
5 citations,
December 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improves skin conditions and metabolism but may cause nutritional deficiencies and hair loss.
5 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
5 citations,
February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.