New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
Melanoma characteristics vary by age, which could help doctors with diagnosis and prevention.
Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
6 citations,
June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
February 2014 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
178 citations,
May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
112 citations,
May 2019 in “Pharmacological Research” Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.
57 citations,
November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
50 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
44 citations,
October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
43 citations,
November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
14 citations,
December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
9 citations,
June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
7 citations,
July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
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.
January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
January 2020 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” The natural topical treatment improved rabbits' skin and hair condition.
July 2019 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Removing a testicular tumor in a dog reduced its aggressive behavior and skin problems.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
61 citations,
June 2018 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
36 citations,
April 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for severe scalp cellulitis with mild side effects and no long-term complications.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
August 2024 in “Bioorganic Chemistry” Cedrol from ginger can promote hair growth when taken orally.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Light can activate hair growth through a pathway from the eyes to hair follicles.