August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
70 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TrichoScan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and is useful for assessing hair loss treatments.
43 citations,
July 2012 in “Molecular human reproduction” Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Brain and behavior” Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.
23 citations,
August 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
38 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
25 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
58 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
159 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Physiological Research” Conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cells show promise for tissue repair and disease treatment, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.
136 citations,
March 1996 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
728 citations,
August 1996 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.
99 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
31 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery effectively treats hair loss with natural-looking results, using techniques like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma.
14 citations,
November 2013 in “PloS one” HGF/SF increases skin melanocytes but doesn't change melanin type or amount.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CLASI is a valid tool for assessing skin activity and damage in lupus patients.
February 2025 in “Healthcare” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
20 citations,
January 2009 in “Chemical Papers” Both HPSAM and PLS methods accurately measure minoxidil and tretinoin concentrations.
February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” 1 citations,
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
The book details advanced techniques in cosmetic dermatology for experienced surgeons.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.