October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
65 citations,
June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Certain immune system proteins are important for skin healing but can cause problems if there are too many of them.
85 citations,
June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower growth factors linked to balding in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
36 citations,
September 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
88 citations,
August 2014 in “PLOS genetics” Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The guide explains how to study human skin fat cells and their tissue, aiming to improve research and medical treatments.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Toxicology” Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
8 citations,
April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” More plasma leptin means higher baldness risk in men.
Using too much topical minoxidil can cause serious side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure.
1 citations,
January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
January 2023 in “TNOA journal of ophthalmic science and research” Minoxidil may cause vision problems.
8 citations,
October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Biology and P” Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
December 1997 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Low-energy laser therapy can improve scalp alopecia treatment when combined with classical methods.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise in treating some skin diseases but their definitive role in dermatology is still unclear.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Animals” A small dose of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract improves raccoon dogs' growth and health, but higher doses can be harmful.
5 citations,
September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Both induced and spontaneous AA lymphocytes can cause alopecia areata in mice.
21 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
50 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
July 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT82 gene is significantly associated with Alopecia Areata.
4 citations,
March 1989 in “The BMJ” Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.