PRP therapy effectively treats hair loss, wrinkles, scars, ulcers, and skin pigmentation disorders.
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
22 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling radiofrequency significantly improves hair growth with minimal side effects.
67 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
100 citations,
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss severity relates to increased miniaturization in female pattern hair loss.
3 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dutch dermatologists prioritized skin conditions like melanoma and psoriasis for guideline development, focusing on consistent care over cost or death rates.
76 citations,
August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
72 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
56 citations,
October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
54 citations,
June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
23 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
12 citations,
July 2019 in “Acta Neurologica Belgica” Levodopa for Parkinson's disease might be linked to skin issues like melanoma, but it's unclear if the drug or the disease causes them.
9 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
6 citations,
March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Temporal hair loss relates to overall scalp hair loss in women.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
288 citations,
June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
282 citations,
October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
237 citations,
January 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” The report recommends personalized treatment for women's sexual dysfunctions and more research on effective therapies.
121 citations,
April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
90 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Low-level laser therapy might help hair growth, but more research is needed.
82 citations,
May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
41 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dutasteride-containing mesotherapy effectively treats female hair loss, improving density and thickness with minimal side effects.
33 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.
32 citations,
December 2004 in “BMC Public Health” Men can report their own balding patterns well enough for large health studies.
29 citations,
March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
28 citations,
October 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Hair can regrow in large wounds through a process similar to how hair forms in embryos, and understanding this could lead to new treatments for hair loss or scarring.