7 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document suggests recognizing "trichiatrists" as doctors specializing in hair and scalp health, using evidence-based treatments.
11 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Cases of alopecia areata and its impact on life quality rose globally, but when adjusted for age, the rates decreased, especially in poorer regions.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
4 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, hair loss is common, especially among women, older people, and those with higher education and BMI. Stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes are key causes, but many don't seek medical help.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
19 citations,
June 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” A cat with ear infection and skin issues was successfully treated for Demodex mites using imidacloprid and moxidectin.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains how hair loss patterns in men and women, known as Androgenetic alopecia, are classified using the Hamilton-Norwood system for men and the Ludwig grade system for women.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
18 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
31 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost 0.005% solution safely increases hair density and regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
12 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has a growing risk of hair loss over time.
13 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The lotion with equol, dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, and propionyl-l-carnitine was effective in reducing hair loss in men and women.
10 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations,
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
89 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss in women is common, starts in late 20s, and affects 30% of women over 50.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Nutrition affects skin health differently based on age and condition.
June 2023 in “JMIR dermatology” The conclusion is that recognizing the difference between gender identity and biological sex is crucial in dermatology to improve patient care and research accuracy.
January 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil mostly affects postmenopausal women, often linked with hypothyroidism and eyebrow hair loss.
Alkylating agents can kill cancer cells but may cause skin and allergic reactions.
19 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker than those without hair loss.
July 2015 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Diagnosing and treating PCOS in young people is difficult.
9 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.