4 citations,
January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
13 citations,
June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The letter agrees that adults can get contact alopecia, which improves with allergen avoidance, and stresses early diagnosis to prevent permanent hair loss.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The Brigham Eyebrow Tool for Alopecia is a simple and reliable way to measure eyebrow hair loss.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
16 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research” A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
7 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The hairline lowering surgery with bone tunneling suture fixation is safe and effective, with high patient satisfaction.
231 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size is mainly influenced by the number of cells and extracellular matrix volume, with cell number having a larger impact.
12 citations,
March 2019 in “Cosmetics” The oral supplement with Pinus pinaster and Grape seed extract, used with sunscreen, effectively and safely improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced hair loss, nail changes, bone marrow suppression, and low blood protein after taking azathioprine.
6 citations,
December 2015 in “JAMA” The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
6 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
9 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man lost a lot of scalp hair quickly after stopping minoxidil, but it grew back with mild male pattern baldness.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
12 citations,
September 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.
14 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
14 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.
3 citations,
March 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Switching from adalimumab to ixekizumab improved a patient's psoriasis and reversed hair whitening.
13 citations,
June 2006 in “Pituitary” A woman with acromegaloidism and normal growth hormone levels had a rare X-Tetrasomy, suggesting a need to study X-chromosome genes for their role in growth and facial development.
41 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
4 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sunscreens with UVA blockers effectively reduce skin fluorescence for several hours.
162 citations,
April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
108 citations,
December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.