September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological conditions and their studies.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported effective hair growth improvement in androgenic alopecia through subcutaneous injections of platelet-rich plasma, with observed benefits in both women and men.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
This article reviews the spectrum of connective tissue disorders and discusses the role of autoantibodies, particularly in lupus erythematosus, but reports no new findings.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
July 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This review covers current knowledge of tricoscopy's applications in diagnosing and monitoring scalp and hair disorders but presents no new clinical results.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Multiple plasma donations do not change donors' biochemical parameters.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This review provides an update on sex hormone-associated dermatoses in dogs, detailing known conditions like feminization syndrome and exploring less understood issues such as alopecia X, without presenting new clinical findings.
This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, higher age, obesity, hirsutism, and having children were independently associated with increased metabolic risk.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study observed that Langerhans cells and melanocytes migrated to hair follicle sites during human embryogenesis, suggesting that Langerhans cells acquire immunoregulatory properties there.
December 2012 in “Journal of undergraduate research in Alberta” This study suggests that primary cilia may enhance the proliferation of skin-derived precursors when combined with lithium chloride and platelet-derived growth factor, potentially targeting them for stem cell-based therapies.
This study reviewed and reclassified 37 cases of primary scarring alopecia using histological methods to achieve more accurate diagnoses within subtypes like lupus erythematosus and lichen planopilaris.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with Tuberous sclerosis had neurological or skin issues, and over half had psychiatric problems.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.
This article discusses the latest trends in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the continued unsatisfactory nature of drug therapies for androgenetic alopecia.
This chapter reviews surgical management techniques for leukotrichia in vitiligo and presents no new clinical findings; it highlights various grafting and epilation methods.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” Dermagraft and Dermalogen had a lot of granulation, while Alloderm, Integra, and ADM had good blood vessel growth for skin healing.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that serious complications were more likely after using muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage compared to composite flaps.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article suggests that male pattern hair loss might have historically served as an evolutionary signal for women to choose younger male partners, potentially improving population fitness.
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August 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that men with frontal fibrosing alopecia were more likely to have facial papules, androgenetic alopecia, and body hair loss compared to women, with the average patient age being higher than in other series, potentially explaining these differences.
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This review summarizes the cell type distribution and functional significance of human keratins, emphasizing their roles in tumor diagnosis and potential clinical applications, and reports no new clinical findings.
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and outlines first-line treatments, emphasizing hormonal contraceptives and lifestyle intervention.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” This review discusses the potential of single cell technologies to improve understanding and treatment of impaired wound healing and reports no new clinical results.