30 citations,
August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost is safe but not effective for severe eyelash loss from alopecia areata, possibly helping those with less loss.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Baldness may be linked to heart disease, but the evidence isn't strong enough to consider it a major risk factor.
2 citations,
September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Wearing a wig caused a skin condition to develop in a woman with hair loss.
101 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
15 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Both emollients effectively reduced itching and improved skin moisture in xerotic eczema.
83 citations,
August 2018 in “BJOG” Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
28 citations,
May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
129 citations,
January 2007 in “Otology & Neurotology” Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
60 citations,
July 2018 in “Circulation” Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.
5 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts is effective and safe for facial and scalp reconstruction with natural-looking results.
16 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
3 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
36 citations,
February 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.
Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
3 citations,
July 2018 in “Cureus” A breast cancer patient had lasting hair loss after chemotherapy, which improved with minoxidil treatment.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Radiation therapy in breast cancer patients changes gene expression related to DNA damage, fibroblast growth, and hair follicle development, which could help improve treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.
39 citations,
October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
2 citations,
March 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
9 citations,
August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.