February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
April 2023 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
February 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Reducing immunosuppression and using antiviral creams improved the woman's skin condition.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
February 2009 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Bioengineered nanoparticles can effectively treat hair loss by targeting specific enzymes and receptors.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
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October 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
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January 2006 in “Technical report” The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
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January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
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May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
24 citations,
July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
61 citations,
February 2001 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
21 citations,
November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
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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.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.
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December 2019 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Platelet-derived bio-products help in wound healing and tissue regeneration but lack standardized methods, and their use in medicine is growing.
660 citations,
December 2011 in “Cell” Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
518 citations,
November 2014 in “Science” Skin grafting and wound treatment have improved, but we need more research to better understand wound healing and create more effective treatments.
286 citations,
April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
233 citations,
November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.