8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
8 citations,
May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Maintaining skin health is crucial for overall well-being and involves protecting against environmental damage and using skincare products.
7 citations,
May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemical exposure may contribute to the rise in atopic diseases and needs more research.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
6 citations,
September 2014 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Asylum seekers arriving by boat may face skin problems due to harsh conditions, and doctors should use a thorough skin assessment approach to diagnose and treat them effectively.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” A 5-year-old girl got a rare case of extra hair growth on her arm after a henna tattoo.
4 citations,
July 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Tacrolimus is an effective treatment for several skin conditions with fewer side effects than cyclosporine.
3 citations,
January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
3 citations,
July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction to a rosacea treatment and improved after stopping the medication and receiving allergy-specific care.
2 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Skin structure complexity and variability are crucial for assessing skin toxicity in safety tests.
2 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of Chitwan Medical College” Older adults most often had skin infections and eczema at a hospital in Nepal.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of surgery and medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome have worse meibomian gland and ocular surface conditions.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
May 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
October 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” "Clean" shampoos use fewer allergenic preservatives than traditional ones but still contain fragrances, and their actual risk of causing skin reactions is unclear.
May 2022 in “F1000Research” During the COVID-19 pandemic, Iraqi women experienced more hair loss and certain skin conditions, while contagious skin infections decreased.
November 2021 in “American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene” Marking nuts can cause skin irritation and allergies.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Clinical Research” Mexican medicinal plants are used to treat hair loss.
August 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment called minoxidil.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
January 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The book is a valuable resource for learning about new cosmetic dermatology treatments, despite some content overlap and inconsistent visuals.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.