October 2024 in “Internal Medicine” In this case report, a 47-year-old man experienced systemic hair loss after starting hemodialysis, which resolved after discontinuing the antipruritic drug nalfurafine, suggesting its role in causing hair follicle capillary regression.
September 2024 in “Health Sciences” This review discusses treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and hormonal therapies with antiandrogens, and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” This review discusses the mechanisms, causes, and treatment options for telogen effluvium, noting acute cases often resolve by addressing causative factors, while chronic forms remain challenging to treat; recent causes include post-hair transplantation, vitamin D deficiency, and COVID-19.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of two thioglycolate chemical depilatory creams for full genital hair removal in men and women, finding acceptable dermal tolerance despite some instances of irritation, supporting their use for pubic hair grooming.
July 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” In this single case study, Ayurvedic treatments using Madhuka taila nasya and Japaakusumadi lepa were reported to benefit a patient with premature hair graying, suggesting a potential safe and effective alternative to conventional methods.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” This article reviews the use of hair cortisol concentration as a biomarker to assess long-term stress in both animals and humans, but it reports no new experimental results.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” This article reviews the classification and treatment of cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring for disease progression and reports no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that low-level pulsed wave red light stimulated collagen and ATP production in human fibroblasts with significantly shorter treatment time than continuous wave light, suggesting enhanced consumer compliance for skin treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
November 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study reports no clinical results; it examined U.S. plastic surgery websites for promotion of cosmetic procedures targeting males.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” This review discusses the expanding understanding of TRPV3's role in pain and skin pathology, while highlighting the need for further pharmacological research to fully resolve its functions.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” This review details the adverse effects and drug interactions of biologic agents used in rheumatoid disease treatment, highlighting their significant side effect profile without reporting new clinical findings.
November 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” This industry report describes several new collaborations and licensing agreements in the field of regenerative medicine, focusing on stem cell technologies, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” This book provides a comprehensive overview of bioengineering for body part regeneration and discusses the socioethical issues surrounding this emerging field; it reports no new research results.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This article reviews the prescription-only cream eflornithine for managing facial hirsutism in women and reports no new clinical results; the authors evaluate its potential role in treatment.
March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hyperandrogenism in women, emphasizing that cyproterone acetate is effective for severe hirsutism, though it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” This review discusses various psychiatric treatments including antipsychotics, insomnia medication, and mood stabilizers, but reports no new clinical results; the authors comment on existing findings and approvals.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” This study found that dutasteride significantly reduces the risk of acute urinary retention and surgical intervention in men with benign prostatic enlargement compared to placebo.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, miniflap scalp reconstruction with a staged scalp-lifting procedure showed excellent flap viability, acceptable scarring, and customizable hair direction, offering a preferred option for hair relocation in selected cases.
January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India” This study found that RADA-PRG hydrogels enhanced skin-derived precursor cell proliferation and improved hair follicle neogenesis in mice, suggesting potential use as a scaffold material in tissue engineering.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses scalp reduction surgery for male-pattern baldness, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing bald areas when hair transplantation alone is not sufficient, without increasing total hair volume.
This abstract is from a website and does not provide any study results or findings to summarize.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” This study, conducted among Egyptians, found a borderline significant association between the Stul polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and androgenetic alopecia in males, with higher androgen receptor expression in balding scalp areas.
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April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study found that TRPA1-deficient mice exhibited normal cold sensitivity but had decreased mechanical response in nociceptors, suggesting TRPA1's role in mechanotransduction.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” This research highlights that engineered mice lacking the vitamin D receptor show multiple health issues similar to human vitamin D deficiency, underscoring the widespread impacts of the vitamin D endocrine system.