86 citations,
October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
168 citations,
August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
32 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.
52 citations,
January 2001 in “Eye” Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
4 citations,
July 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
147 citations,
April 1994 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
1 citations,
February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
56 citations,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Premature graying and hair changes can be treated with certain peptides and possibly targeting the endocannabinoid system.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
January 2008 in “US endocrinology” Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.
72 citations,
July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
11 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib helped regrow hair in over half of the patients with severe alopecia, but relapses and side effects were common.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
39 citations,
May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
47 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” A woman developed severe kidney injury from using simvastatin with ciclosporin, highlighting the need for careful monitoring when combining these drugs.
8 citations,
September 1993 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A new method helps isolate key hair components to study hair growth and loss.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
10 citations,
January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
33 citations,
July 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
6 citations,
November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
7 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
38 citations,
August 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
288 citations,
June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
238 citations,
July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.