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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” Ringworm of the body and scalp is treated with antifungal creams and oral medication, and children with scalp ringworm don't need to miss school.
February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
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February 2005 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Improved technique for facial surgery hides scars and maintains hairline.
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
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March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” The herbal shampoo made hair shinier, smoother, and softer without side effects.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
November 2019 in “Quality in primary care” Scalp micropigmentation is a tattooing method that can mimic a full head of hair without surgery and has no healing time.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
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March 2015 in “Cell death and differentiation” Older skin has higher cancer risk due to inflammation and stem cell issues.