research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
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research Premature Graying of Hair: Causes, Associations, and Treatments
Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
research The Repairing of Full-Thickness Skin Deficiency and Its Biological Mechanism Using Decellularized Human Amniotic Membrane as the Wound Dressing
Human amniotic membrane helps heal skin wounds faster and with less scarring.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to infection stress or treatments.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment: A Review
Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
research Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research CD98hc (SLC3A2) Regulation of Skin Homeostasis Wanes With Age
CD98hc's role in skin health decreases with age.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research Hyperplasia of the Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Is the Primary Histopathologic Abnormality in Lipedematous Scalp
Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata Patients Show Deficiency of FOXP3+CD39+ T Regulatory Cells and Clonotypic Restriction of Treg TCRβ-Chain, Highlighting the Immunopathological Aspect of the Disease
Patients with Alopecia areata have fewer specific immune cells that normally regulate the immune system, which may contribute to the condition.
research Clinical Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Investigating Differences in White and South Asian Women
South Asian women with PCOS present with different symptoms compared to White women, influenced by ethnicity, obesity, and age.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
research Medicalization, Pharmaceutical Promotion, and the Internet: A Critical Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Hair Loss Websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Cicatricial Marginal Alopecia: Is It All Traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
research Adverse Health Effects of Androgen Use
Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.
research Preparation and Evaluation of a Multimodal Minoxidil Microemulsion Versus Minoxidil Alone in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia of Mixed Etiology: A Pilot Study
Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
research Gender Differences in Skin Aging and the Changing Profile of the Sex Hormones with Age
The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: Shifting Paradigms, Current Concepts, Comparative Efficacy, and Safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research How Much Medication Is Delivered in a Novel Drug Delivery Technique Using a Tattoo Machine?
The tattoo machine method safely delivers an average of 1,175 µg/cm² of medication into the skin.
research Hair Loss and Hyperprolactinemia in Women
Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
research A Stability-Indicating HPLC Method to Determine Finasteride in a Tablet Formulation
New method quickly and accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
research Non-Invasive Approaches for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases: A Focus on Psoriasis and Lupus Erythematosus
Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Contact Dermatitis Due to Topical Traditional Chinese Medication
Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
research Update in Minimally Invasive Periorbital Rejuvenation with a Focus on Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Narrative Review
PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.