July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
This abstract provides no study findings; it outlines website features and permissions for accessing JAMA Network content.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the variety of skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that resolving these skin issues often requires treating the underlying disorder.
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that once neoplastic causes are excluded, functional hirsutism can be effectively treated with low-dose dexamethasone, oral contraceptives, and spironolactone.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and exfoliative erythroderma achieved complete remission with systemic corticosteroids and long-term hydroxychloroquine.
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reports that PDRN, commonly used for wound healing, may also have anti-melanogenesis and potential skin whitening effects in both experimental models and clinical settings.
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study investigated the effects of the herbal formulation DA-5512 on hair growth, finding that it significantly promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulates hair growth in mice while showing efficacy and safety in human trials compared to placebo and minoxidil (3%).
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” This study found that rhesus macaques with inhibited or anxious temperaments had less alopecia, suggesting temperament may influence hair loss in these animals.
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April 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review identifies several off-label uses of H-1 antihistamines in dermatology beyond itch and urticaria control, though the evidence is weak and further trials are needed.
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December 1987 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” This article reviews the use of retinoids, such as tretinoin, isotretinoin, and etretinate, in dermatological treatments, highlighting their efficacy and side effects, but presents no new clinical findings.
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November 2020 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Eyelash loss can be a sign of thyroid problems.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the influence of thyroid hormone on skin and hair health, emphasizing its role in epidermal homeostasis and hair growth, but reports no new experimental results.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This pilot study found that an 8-week treatment with a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel improved folliculitis symptoms and patient satisfaction, supporting its potential use in dermatologic practice and future trials.
April 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review provides an overview of skin manifestations associated with substance use disorder but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of dermatological evaluation and multidisciplinary care in managing these cases.
January 2020 in “Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi” In this study, it was reported that thorough medical history and physical examination can guide the necessity of laboratory tests for patients presenting with hair loss, highlighting their importance in diagnosis.
This handbook of dermatology provides a comprehensive practical manual for dermatologists, but reports no new research findings.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that topical formulations including extracts from Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba significantly accelerated hair growth initiation and completion in rats, indicating potential benefits for treating alopecia.
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This review discusses the various skin manifestations associated with end-stage renal disease and their potential causes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize pruritus as a significant condition.
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December 1987 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This review discusses the relationship between acne, body hair, and androgenic stimulation in adolescent girls, emphasizing treatment decisions based on disease severity rather than endocrine findings.
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November 2024 in “Nature Reviews Cardiology” Skin conditions can signal heart issues, highlighting the need for integrated care.
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This study observed that testosterone therapy in transgender men enhances both physical and mental health, is safe in the short and middle term with proper follow-up, and highlights the need for endocrinologists to provide gender-affirming care despite its limited presence in medical education.
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March 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the highlights and key topics from the 17th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology but reports no new results.
March 2026 in “Health Psychology Report” In this study, individuals with alopecia and psoriasis reported higher body shame and depressive symptoms and lower self-compassion compared to the general population, with self-compassion mediating the relationship between external shame and anxiety and depression symptoms.
December 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this case study, the researchers reported that surgical debridement combined with targeted dermatological and antimicrobial therapy effectively managed chronic lower-limb wounds in a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating this rare condition.
March 2025 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that microspicule cosmetics with low-molecular-weight peptide complexes significantly improved skin whitening, pore condition, and skin barrier function over four weeks compared to a non-microspicule formulation.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Elderly in rural areas have many skin issues needing targeted healthcare.
August 2022 in “Case reports” In this case report, isotretinoin treatment led to complete remission of folliculitis decalvans lesions in a 26-year-old male after a year and a half, despite the lack of certain histopathology images and control tests; the findings also suggest potential familial clustering needing further genetic investigation.