September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
7 citations,
September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
37 citations,
October 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for tinea capitis in children, but more research is needed on other treatments and safety.
11 citations,
January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine” Propolis was effective in treating ringworm and other skin conditions in dogs.
142 citations,
March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
110 citations,
April 2020 in “Advances in Wound Care” Nanotechnology shows promise for better chronic wound healing but needs more research.
10 citations,
August 2023 in “Advanced Science” Nitric Oxide has potential in medicine, especially for infections and heart treatments, but its short life and delivery challenges limit its use.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Early recognition and treatment of tinea capitis are crucial to prevent severe scalp issues and prolonged therapy.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
1 citations,
March 2013 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The boy's hair loss was due to a hair-pulling disorder, not just a fungal infection.
January 2024 in “Advanced Science” New microspheres help heal skin wounds and regrow hair without scarring.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt helps reduce skin inflammation and improves skin cell growth and healing.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
Alkylating agents can kill cancer cells but may cause skin and allergic reactions.
59 citations,
May 2017 in “Scientific reports” ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
18 citations,
December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
16 citations,
March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
June 1998 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
March 1965 in “Hospital Topics” Chemotherapy provides symptom relief and extends life in 30-50% of gynecological cancer cases, but has only cured choriocarcinoma.
68 citations,
September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Bendamustine, often combined with other drugs, is effective and less toxic for certain blood cancers, but less effective for young, fit patients with CLL.
21 citations,
May 1989 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
20 citations,
April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
16 citations,
August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
5 citations,
December 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman experienced rapid hair loss after taking albendazole, but it started to improve when she stopped the medication.
218 citations,
January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.