4 citations,
July 2021 in “Cancer Research and Treatment” Temozolomide improves survival in grade III glioma patients without harming quality of life.
November 2024 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A bladder rupture from prostate treatment was healed with catheterization and antibiotics.
March 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
13 citations,
March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” Modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effectively controls diabetes and treats obesity with minimal complications.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
11 citations,
October 2019 in “Cancers” Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
6 citations,
August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
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.
9 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
15 citations,
November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
36 citations,
February 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different sports can cause specific skin conditions that need proper diagnosis and treatment.
70 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
8 citations,
October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.
5 citations,
March 2023 in “Cancer” Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
37 citations,
August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
June 2019 in “Stem Cell Research” Scientists created MUSIi010-A, a stem cell line from a balding man's scalp, to study hair loss and develop potential treatments.
3 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
13 citations,
March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
88 citations,
April 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
94 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.