research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
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research Chronic Telogen Effluvium Is Due to a Reduction in the Variance of Anagen Duration
Chronic hair shedding may be caused by less variation in hair growth times and might stop on its own after several years.
research Studying the Genetic Predisposing Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Psychocutaneous Diseases: A Review of Psychiatric Disorders with Skin Manifestations and Their Prevalence in Dermatological Settings
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
research Topical ALA-Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Can Induce Apoptosis of Sebocytes and Down-Regulate Their TLR-2 and TLR-4 Expression
ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
research Toxic Shock Syndrome: Recent Developments in Pathogenesis
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Endogenous Human Skin Equivalent Promotes In Vitro Morphogenesis of Follicle-Like Structures
Endo-HSE helps grow hair-like structures from human skin cells in the lab.
research Topical and Intralesional Therapies for Alopecia Areata
No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
research Alopecia Areata: A Possible Extraintestinal Manifestation of Crohn's Disease
Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.
research The Magnitude of Skin Disease in the United States
Skin diseases, especially psoriasis, greatly affect people's quality of life, similar to chronic diseases.
research Traction Alopecia: Prevention and Treatment
Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
research Further Clinical Evidence for the Effect of IGF-1 on Hair Growth and Alopecia
IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
research Historical Aspects of Dermatomycoses
Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
research Non-Rash Skin Toxicities Associated with Novel Targeted Therapies
Early recognition and management of skin side effects from new cancer therapies can prevent treatment delays.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Down's Syndrome
People with Down's syndrome often have more skin problems due to a weak immune system.
research Use of Topical Minoxidil as a Possible Adjunct to Hair Transplant Surgery
Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
research What Can Hair Tell Us About COVID-19?
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.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.
research Mind the Gap: Sex Bias in Basic Skin Research
The document concludes that there is a significant lack of reporting on the sex and age of cells in skin research, which could affect clinical trials and treatments.
research Alopecia Areata in 2 Patients Treated with Dupilumab: New Onset and Worsening
Dupilumab for atopic dermatitis may cause new or worsen existing alopecia areata.
research Demographics of Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss and the Effectiveness of Spironolactone Therapy
Spironolactone may effectively treat female hair loss, especially with hyperandrogenism signs.
research Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata with Baricitinib
Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.
research Effect of Sinapic Acid on Hair Growth Promotion in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells via Akt Activation
Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.
research A Review of Hand-Held, Home-Use Cosmetic Laser and Light Devices
Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
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 Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review
The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.