This review discusses the complex causes and treatment options for female androgenetic alopecia but does not present new research findings, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article discusses the use of Espumil foam base in pharmacies for preparing dermatological medications and reports no new clinical results.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.
This review discusses the variety of skin changes and diseases that can occur during pregnancy, categorizing them into physiological changes, non-specific alterations, and pregnancy-specific dermatoses, and reports no clinical results.
June 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This review revisits the principles regarding the critical role of diet and nutrition in managing certain skin diseases but reports no new findings.
December 2013 in “Praxis medica” In this study, a strong correlation was found between the scores of two dermatology-specific quality of life instruments, DLQI and Skindex-16, suggesting they can provide complementary insights for assessing patients with skin diseases.
This case report describes a 14-year-old female with tufted hair folliculitis, where isotretinoin reduced inflammation and exudation but persistent hair tufting remained, highlighting the challenges in treating this rare condition.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” This review discusses the role of various hormones in diffuse hair loss and emphasizes the need for further research to clarify their complex interactions and potential therapeutic implications, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2009 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study found that low levels of ferritin and iron were common among women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting these tests could be useful in evaluating such patients.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS displayed significantly higher activity of 5alpha-reductase, suggesting an additional role for liver and peripheral tissues in their androgen excess.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS have higher activity of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase, which may contribute to their elevated androgen levels.
June 1982 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” This article discusses treatments for androgenic manifestations using cyproterone acetate alone or with estrogens, but it does not provide new clinical results.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reports a case of macular amyloidosis associated with myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia, a combination not previously documented.
This study reported no significant statistical difference in insulin resistance or QUICKI levels between reproductive women with androgenetic alopecia and age-matched controls.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
April 1999 in “Therapeutische Umschau” This review discusses androgenic alopecia and related hair disorders, focusing on their pathogenesis and treatment strategies, and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” This study found that gelatin sponges used as scaffolds in rats with deep wounds and periosteal defects enabled regeneration of diverse tissue types, including periosteum, skin, and appendages, highlighting the role of vascular niche formation.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” In this study, cicatricial alopecias were classified by inflammatory cell type and the researchers highlighted that primary cicatricial alopecia's exact causes remain unknown, accounting for 6% of all hair diseases despite its unclear prevalence.
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January 2018 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This study found that acanthosis nigricans in the knuckles correlates with higher insulin and HOMA-IR values, potentially serving as an early, accessible marker for insulin resistance even without excess weight.
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September 1979 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” In this study, Diane was reported to effectively treat acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia, and mild hirsutism in hirsute women, with its effectiveness influenced by the severity and duration of the condition.
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August 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses hyperandrogenism, including its symptoms, causes, and diagnostic approaches, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary care in treatment.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This case report indicates that hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction can successfully treat hair loss at the nape of the neck caused by acne keloidalis nuchae.
December 2024 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” In this retrospective study at the USU Dermatology Cosmetic Clinic, researchers identified acne vulgaris and striae distensae as the most common skin conditions among 1,993 patient visits between 2020 and 2022, with patient numbers peaking in 2021.
This study found no predictive link between mothers’ PCOS symptoms and the adolescent phenotype, but identified certain gene alleles associated with higher testosterone levels in affected adolescents.
March 2021 in “Der Hautarzt” This review covers the clinical features, pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic options for neuroendocrine paraneoplastic syndromes affecting the skin but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2018 in “Archives of clinical and experimental medicine” This study found that acne, viral warts, and contact dermatitis were the most prevalent skin diseases among pediatric patients in Eskisehir, Turkey.
This article discusses the positive effects of estrogens and progestagens on various general diseases, but reports no new clinical results; the mechanisms and treatment approaches are presented.
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October 2014 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that acanthosis nigricans is highly prevalent in Latin American youths, especially at the knuckles, and may indicate early insulin resistance even in those with a normal BMI.
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April 1988 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” In this study, treatment targeting the estrogen-androgen balance reduced hair loss in 74 out of 104 women with androgenetic alopecia, with some experiencing hair regrowth.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report discusses a case of extensive keloid formation at the donor site following hair transplantation, emphasizing the need for surgeons to be cautious in patients with a history of keloid tendencies.