research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
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research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
research Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups
Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
research Dietary Supplement Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Telogen Effluvium: Results of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
research Hypertension and Aldosterone Levels in Women with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
research Dutasteride
Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Combination Therapies and the Theoretical Limits of Evidence-Based Medicine
The current system can't fully test all combination treatments, so alternative methods and regulatory flexibility are needed.
research Alopecia and Mood Stabilizer Therapy
Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Hair Problems in Women: A 1997 Study on Prevalence, Psychological Impact, and Treatment Approaches
Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
research Hair Pull Test: Evidence-Based Update and Revision of Guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research The Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research Immunologic Adverse Reactions of Beta-Blockers and the Skin: A Review
β-blockers can cause skin problems like psoriasis and vitiligo, and doctors should tell patients about these risks.
research Thymosin Beta 4 Promotes Dermal Healing
Thymosin β4 helps improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
research Alopecia Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Antagonists: Description of 52 Cases and Disproportionality Analysis in a Nationwide Pharmacovigilance Database
Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Chronic Administration of Minoxidil Protects Elastic Fibers and Stimulates Their Neosynthesis with Improvement of the Aorta Mechanics in Mice
Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
research Androgenic Disorders of Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Decision Making
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
research Severe Steroid-Dependent Idiopathic Angioedema with Response to Rituximab
A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
research Metabolic Syndrome: A New Definition and Management Guidelines
New guidelines stress early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to manage metabolic syndrome and prevent complications.
research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Recommendations for Endocrine Treatment of Patients with Gender Dysphoria
The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
research Expression and Functional Relevance of Melatonin Receptors in Hair Follicle Biology
Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
research Anti-Androgenic Therapy with Finasteride in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure – A Retrospective Propensity Score Based Analysis
Finasteride helps reduce heart enlargement in heart failure patients.
research Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.
research Incidence and Risk Factors for Alopecia in Survivors of Critical Illness: A Multi-Centre Observational Study
Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.
research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
research Minoxidil and Male-Pattern Alopecia: A Potential Role for a Local Regulator of Sebum Secretion with Vasoconstrictive Effects?
Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.