33 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “Veterinary Record” A dog in France died from an African parasite infection after traveling from Senegal.
6 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” The article concludes that careful examination is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of a rare scalp condition in an Aboriginal Canadian teenager.
4 citations,
June 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” The study found that a specific type of hair loss is increasingly common in premenopausal women and can be effectively diagnosed and treated with various medications.
2 citations,
April 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” A 2% climbazole shampoo effectively reduces fungal growth on dog hair, and using a physiological shampoo afterward may boost this effect.
2 citations,
December 2013 in “Cancer Research” Some early breast cancer patients have long-term hair loss after chemotherapy, especially older and postmenopausal women.
2 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Connective tissue diseases can affect the scalp.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Revue Médicale de Bruxelles” PRP injections may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and its vaccines can cause various skin issues, with urticaria being the most common.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Both laser treatments improved acne scars similarly, but the Nd:YAG laser was safer and less painful, while the Er:YAG laser left patients slightly more satisfied.
March 2022 in “Veterinary dermatology” A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
November 2023 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie, FMC” Baricitinib effectively treats severe alopecia for up to 104 weeks.
47 citations,
September 2022 in “European Heart Journal” Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
37 citations,
May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
33 citations,
May 2001 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Topical tacrolimus is safe and effective for skin conditions, but oral tacrolimus has serious side effects.
23 citations,
September 1997 in “Veterinary dermatology” Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.
12 citations,
August 2015 in “Plastic Surgery” Botulinum toxin may help reduce skin flap damage caused by cigarette smoke.
12 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Adalimumab was safe but mostly ineffective for severe alopecia areata.
7 citations,
April 2008 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Acarbose may improve PCOS symptoms and fertility, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Testosterone patches can modestly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women not on estrogen therapy.
December 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” In 2017, pediatric dermatology advanced with new treatments and insights into various skin conditions in children.
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC” Biphasic alopecia often leads to permanent hair loss and its progression varies widely among individuals.
People with early onset hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have significantly lower iron levels compared to those with adult-onset hair loss.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.
December 2017 in “PubMed” Low-level laser therapy may help treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
48 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
37 citations,
June 2019 in “Stem cells” Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.