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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
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February 1993 in “Nursing Standard” Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
43 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
8 citations,
August 2016 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
19 citations,
July 1990 in “Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine” Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document honored Yvonne, announced upcoming dermatology events, and introduced new journal editors.
23 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using defensins to activate stem cells may improve skin aging signs without causing inflammation.
12 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
4 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
14 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Micrografts promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
59 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Newly found stem cells in horse hooves show promise for treating a hoof disease called laminitis.
24 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Thailand varies by region and demographics, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
14 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.
25 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.
72 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
6 citations,
July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
22 citations,
March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
27 citations,
December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Grey hair and baldness may be linked to COVID-19 severity, but more analysis is needed; post-infectious hair loss is related to the severity of the disease and usually recovers within 3-6 months.