February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
Post-COVID-19 patients often experience musculoskeletal issues, fitness decline, behavioral changes, chest pain, cough, hair loss, and nervous system problems.
January 2023 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Existing drugs are being repurposed to treat cardiometabolic disorders, which is safer, faster, and cheaper than developing new drugs.
December 2022 in “Türk biyokimya dergisi” The conclusions are: fecal short-chain fatty acids may help prevent cancer, fiber intake can reduce obesity, weight loss is hard for obese people, low BMI cancer patients are more prone to chemotherapy side effects, intermittent fasting benefits gut health, cherry laurel has health benefits in rats, certain gene variations can increase stress in hair loss patients, fecal acids can affect blood sugar levels, cold agglutinin can affect blood test results in autoimmune patients, and people with Crohn's disease have higher levels of a certain chemical in their blood.
November 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” The document concludes that drug repurposing, which is reusing known medicines for new illnesses, can provide faster, cheaper treatment options for various serious diseases, including cancer, COVID-19, and rare diseases.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Older men and those with outdoor jobs are at higher risk for skin cancer; early full-body skin checks are recommended for early detection.
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” There's a significant link between severe hair loss and metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia, suggesting early health checks could prevent future issues.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The study found that hair transplant surgery can be used to treat a rare condition that causes a band of hair loss, but surgeons should check for skull abnormalities first.
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The supplement highlighted advancements and challenges in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including the impact of smoking, chemotherapy, and new treatments like Tafluprost for hair loss.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
October 2015 in “Journal of Bioresource Management” Growing hair cells in the lab from plucked hairs could lead to a new, less invasive, and cheaper baldness treatment.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
The main cause of hirsutism in Algerian women is polycystic ovary syndrome, and those affected should be checked for related hormonal issues.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” 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.
A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
July 1999 in “Liver transplantation and surgery” Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
Proper medical treatments can control and even reverse female pattern hair loss, but it's important to check for related conditions like excessive male hormone production, especially in severe cases.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
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January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews” Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
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January 2000 in “BioFactors” Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.
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March 2017 in “Cell host & microbe” Hair follicle development and microbes help regulatory T cells gather in newborn skin.