research High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
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research Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Laboratory Monitoring in Newly Diagnosed Telogen Effluvium Patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Changing Incidence Trends of Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
The number of new cases of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has leveled off since the early 2000s, and survival rates have improved since 1973.
research Does Cone Beam Computed Tomography Decrease CTV Margins in Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment?
Cone beam computed tomography can allow for smaller safety margins around the target area in prostate cancer radiation treatment if used for ongoing treatment checks.
research Alopecia in Rhesus Macaques Correlates with Immunophenotypic Alterations in Dermal Inflammatory Infiltrates Consistent with Hypersensitivity Etiology
Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.
research A Facile, Biosynthetic Design Strategy for High-Performance Multifunctional Bacterial Cellulose-Based Dressing
The new dressing with silver nanowires and collagen on bacterial cellulose heals wounds effectively with less toxicity and good antibacterial properties.
research Description and Characterization of a Hair Coat Disorder in Schipperkes
The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
research How Should You Use the Lab to Monitor Patients Taking a Mood Stabilizer
Patients on mood stabilizers need regular health checks, but many aren't monitored properly.
research Use of Mannitol Diuresis to Reduce Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity
Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
research Kaleidoscope
Countries with stricter cultures had fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths, paranoia is linked to false memories, psychosocial intervention works as well with or without antipsychotic drugs for young people with psychosis, smartphones can detect changes in behavior indicating illness relapse, and recruitment agents show regional and gender biases.
research How to Diagnose Hair Loss
The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
research The Complexities of Iron Deficiency in Patients After Bariatric Surgery
People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
research Screening of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Patients With Telogen Effluvium
H. pylori infection may be linked to the hair shedding condition Telogen Effluvium.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research Results of Clinical Examinations, Laboratory Tests, and Ultrasonography in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Treated with Trilostane
Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
research Potential Medical Uses of Cannabigerol: A Brief Overview
CBG may help with various medical conditions but needs more human research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss
Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
research Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
research Attempted Construction of Minoxidil: Carboxylic Acid Cocrystals; 7 Salts and 1 Cocrystal Resulted
Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
research Topical Use of Minoxidil in Children and Systemic Side Effects
Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.
research Effect of Long-Term Fluticasone Treatment on Immune Function in Horses with Heaves
Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
research Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphoma
Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
research Rosacea and Rosacea-Like Demodicidosis
Stopping the depression medication improved the woman's eyebrow hair loss, and a treatment for a skin condition caused by mites was effective.
research Factors Regulating Quiescent Stem Cells: Insights from the Intestine and Other Self-Renewing Tissues
The document concludes that stem cell inactivity is actively controlled and important for tissue repair and balance.
research Dermatologic Diseases in Ferrets: Comprehensive Review and Treatment
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
research Imipramine-Induced Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions
Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.
research Pathology in Practice: Pemphigus Vulgaris in a 7-Year-Old Mixed-Breed Dog
A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
research Dermatophytosis Caused by a Chrysosporium Species in Two Cats in Turkey: A Case Report
Two cats and their owner in Turkey were successfully treated for a rare fungal infection with fluconazole.