10 citations,
November 2018 in “Physiological Research” The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
9 citations,
June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.
August 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Mesotherapy with dutasteride improves hair growth and reduces symptoms in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” The study helps doctors use patient images to understand and apply SALT scores for treating severe alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Optometric clinical practice” A woman had a non-cancerous skin tumor on her eyelid removed successfully.
3 citations,
April 2013 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Combination therapy for 9+ months maintains symptom improvements after stopping alpha-blockers or finasteride.
September 2023 in “Family practice” Nearly half of the classification tools in the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence's Clinical Knowledge Summaries might not effectively guide management for general practitioners.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
69 citations,
December 2005 in “Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism” Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues in children, mostly not severe, with chilblain-like lesions being common, especially in adolescents.
October 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
37 citations,
December 2005 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Choose acne treatments based on appearance, lesion type, severity, scarring, and mental impact.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Skin needling is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for various skin issues and enhances other aesthetic procedures.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
3 citations,
April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
373 citations,
September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
32 citations,
July 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Long COVID recovery is hindered by smoking, with hair loss being a difficult symptom to treat.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.
65 citations,
July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The regenerative solution, tSVF, is a safe and effective treatment for various conditions like aged skin, scars, wounds, and more, but more research is needed to find the best way to use it.
18 citations,
November 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, so dermatologists should consider psychological care.