research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
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research Hair Extensions: A Concerning Cause of Hair Disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research Radiation-Induced Alopecia
A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
research Acute Zinc Depletion Syndrome During Parenteral Hyperalimentation
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research A Screening Study on Dermatoses in Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low serum ferritin levels are not closely linked to telogen effluvium in women.
research Pilomatricoma on the Abdomen with Overlying Striae Distensae: A Unique Presentation
A rare case of a benign hair follicle tumor with unusual skin changes highlights the need for timely diagnosis to prevent potential cancer.
research Skin Wound Healing in Humans and Mice: Challenges in Translational Research
The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
research Follicular Transport Route: Research Progress and Future Perspectives
Hair follicles help absorb and store topical compounds, aiding targeted drug delivery.
research Hair and Scalp Manifestations in Secondary Syphilis: Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Trichoscopy
Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
research Evaluating Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Candidate Substances: A Review of Research Methods
The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Hair Loss in Systemic Disease
Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Hair Growth Control by Innate Immunocytes: Perifollicular Macrophages Revisited
Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
research Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Molecular Genetics of Keratinization Disorders: What's New About Ichthyosis
Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Sensitization to Saw Palmetto and Minoxidil in Separate Topical Extemporaneous Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia
Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
research Two-Photon Microscopy for Intracutaneous Imaging of Stem Cell Activity in Mice
Two-photon microscopy effectively tracks live stem cell activity in mouse skin with minimal harm and clear images.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities After Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography
Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
research Increased Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Anti-RBP4 Antibody in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
research Nutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
research Can Antibiotic-Induced Changes in the Composition of the Hair Follicle Microbiome Regulate Human Hair Growth?
Antibiotics might affect hair growth by changing the bacteria in hair follicles.
research The Impact of Obesity on the Folliculosebaceous Unit
Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Dermatomyositis Disease in Dogs
Dogs with dermatomyositis, especially Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, need better treatments for their skin and muscle inflammation.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research The Convergence Between Diagnostic Methods in Women With Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
research Characterization of Xenobiotic Metabolizing Enzymes of a Reconstructed Human Epidermal Model from Adult Hair Follicles
The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.
research Nutraceuticals in Dermatology
Certain nutrients can improve skin health and treat skin problems safely.