March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
59 citations,
February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
11 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
September 2022 in “JAMC. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbotabad, Pakistan/Journal of Ayub Medical College” A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
21 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
19 citations,
June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
5 citations,
September 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
37 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
24 citations,
January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Hormonal therapies might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa, but treatment is complex and personalized.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Finasteride may increase the risk of suicide or severe self-harm in men with mood disorders but not in the general population.
252 citations,
April 2009 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The immune system plays a key role in tissue repair, affecting both healing quality and regenerative ability.
Using scalp stem cells can improve hair transplants.
46 citations,
November 1997 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.
58 citations,
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” The document suggests using natural remedies like bloodletting and honey for various health issues but lacks scientific evidence for their effectiveness.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Neuroscience” Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
30 citations,
September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
1 citations,
June 2013 in “Medicine” A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
28 citations,
February 2019 in “Genes” Proper control of β-catenin activity is crucial for development and preventing diseases like cancer.
13 citations,
December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss patterns, affecting hair, nails, and possibly glands, with treatment outcomes depending on disease duration and extent.
34 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
144 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
105 citations,
September 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.