11 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Using a hair removal laser can make hairs finer for better hairline correction in hair transplants, with most patients happy and few side effects.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair oiling has become popular in the West due to globalization and social media.
56 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of medical case reports” Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
8 citations,
November 2002 in “The Canadian journal of psychiatry/Canadian journal of psychiatry” Increasing olanzapine caused hair loss in a woman, which stopped after changing medication.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
3 citations,
December 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Reversible hair loss in a ring pattern on the scalp may be linked to changes in leptin levels in fat tissue.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
Vertex accentuation is a common pattern in female hair loss.
203 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.
117 citations,
August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
37 citations,
November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Black hair is fragile due to hair care practices, not structural differences.
27 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hair care practices in African American girls can lead to scalp and hair issues.
9 citations,
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” The document reports a rare case of ECCL with a new association with optic disc colobomas.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” The 12-point scale is better for evaluating small changes in hair condition after using hair care products.
7 citations,
November 2017 in “Cureus” Ear creases might indicate heart disease risk, needing more research.
7 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.
4 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” An 8-year-old girl had a rare, benign skin tumor on her forehead.
3 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
3 citations,
April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The Ganoderma mushroom has many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.
2 citations,
October 2014 in “Orbit” Lacrimal gland inflammation and alopecia areata can happen together due to autoimmune issues.
2 citations,
September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing” PCOS affects many women, causing various symptoms and health risks, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and support groups.
1 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Combining ficlatuzumab and gefitinib can cause severe scarring hair loss.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Primary Cicatricial Alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.