September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
February 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Math skills are crucial for planning and executing successful hair restoration surgeries.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Finasteride forms three new products under acidic stress.
April 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Finasteride's stability and safety confirmed through precise analytical methods.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
21 citations,
January 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 1927-nm fractionated thulium laser treatment significantly improves hair thickness and count in pattern hair loss patients.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Open journal of regenerative medicine” Keratin treatment reduces astrocyte reactivity and inflammation.
May 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss, not finasteride, is more strongly linked to psychological issues and suicidality.
110 citations,
November 1984 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
56 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
47 citations,
October 1989 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Two siblings stayed rickets-free for 14 years after stopping treatment.
45 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
44 citations,
February 2016 in “Zoology” Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
34 citations,
January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
10 citations,
November 2018 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” Early diagnosis of Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 is crucial for treatment and was achieved through clinical examination and family history.
9 citations,
May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.
May 2024 in “European urology focus” Drugs for prostate enlargement and hair loss were not linked to increased risk of depression or suicide.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss include low-dose pills, updated drugs, supplements, light therapy, plasma injections, and advanced hair transplant techniques.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.