1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Alopecia areata in children is usually mild and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
1 citations,
August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Bimatoprost helps with hair growth and eye conditions but can be costly and have side effects.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.
April 2022 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Skin changes during pregnancy are common, and non-invasive imaging is safe for monitoring these changes.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The β-sitosterol hair gel is effective and promising for treating hair loss.
263 citations,
February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
160 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
102 citations,
April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.
38 citations,
June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
31 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
28 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
16 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
15 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
10 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
2 citations,
November 2017 in “PloS one” Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
1 citations,
January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
9 citations,
June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.