January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” This report describes two cases of extensive alopecia areata successfully treated with a combination of intralesional corticosteroids and fractionated laser, suggesting the potential of laser treatment to promote hair regrowth.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” In this study, a mechanical model was developed to describe and validate the effectiveness of overnight hair curling, suggesting that combining it with hair fixatives can maintain a desired curl for over a day.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review updates on various methods for hair and scalp examination, encompassing non-invasive, semi-invasive, and invasive techniques, and reports no new results.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new topical product combined with finasteride significantly increased hair thickness without side effects.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair grow by activating pathways important for hair growth.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair growth, a combination treatment improves hair thickness in male hair loss, and early treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia is important.
This study found that isolated human scalp hair follicles express PGE2 genes and EP2 protein, suggesting PGE2 may play a crucial role in regulating hair growth.
September 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article reviews various proprietary methods for local anesthesia in hair surgery but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism had significantly lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to controls, but similar levels to women with PCOS.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism had higher fibrinogen levels and lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations compared to controls, similar to those with PCOS.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism exhibited lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to control subjects, but these were similar to levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Pubic hair transplantation can help women with little to no pubic hair, using scalp hair for a natural look and requires careful aftercare.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study evaluated surgical methods for treating cicatricial alopecia and found that factors such as size, location, and shape are crucial in deciding the approach, with good outcomes seen in 18 out of 24 patients.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using 3% hydrogen peroxide for surgical wound care during hair restoration surgery did not significantly impact the survival rate of hair grafts compared to normal saline.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the latest findings presented at the 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies, covering advances in hair follicle biology, genetic bases for hair disorders, and potential new therapeutic approaches, but it reports no original study results.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” This study reported that BRL 7660 significantly reduced sebum secretion and acne symptoms in human studies with topical administration, but the placebo effect and commercial pressures halted further investigations.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” This abstract reports preliminary data on the antidepressant reboxetine, noted for its different mode of action, discussed at a major psychiatry conference; it provides no new research findings.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a single topical application of calcipotriol ointment did not affect systemic calcium levels in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
This letter humorously reflects on aging and disputes the notion of "Geezer syndrome" linked to the Great Depression, emphasizing resilience and growth in knowledge over time.
This article responds to "The Assessment and Treatment of Geezers" by highlighting that some individuals protest against perceived self-importance and verbosity despite fitting the geezer definition.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reports a case of macular amyloidosis associated with myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia, a combination not previously documented.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had larger prostate volumes and lower urinary flow rates compared to those without the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and urinary symptoms.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines microbial production and applications of gluconic acid, focusing on the enzymatic processes involved, and offers no new experimental results.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study identified novel genetic associations with skin phenotypes such as age-spots, freckles, and hair characteristics in Japanese women, providing insights into the genetic basis of these traits.
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November 2019 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review discusses how recent advances in live imaging have revealed the dynamic and adaptable nature of stem cells during various biological processes, and reports no clinical results.