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More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
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research Phenobarbital
A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
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Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
research Treatment Of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Intralesional corticosteroids and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are the best treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Polydioxanone Threads in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Novel Innovation
Polydioxanone threads can effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair re-growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing a quick and relatively painless treatment option.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation and Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Rapid Skin Repigmentation on Oral Ruxolitinib in a Patient with Coexistent Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Convergent Genesis of an Adult Neural Crest-Like Dermal Stem Cell from Distinct Developmental Origins
Skin-derived precursors in hair follicles come from different origins but function similarly.
research Association Between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Opportunity for Health Education Against Smoking?
Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
research Somatosensory Organization and Behavior in Naked Mole-Rats: Peripheral Structures, Innervation, and Selective Lack of Neuropeptides Associated with Thermoregulation and Pain
Naked mole-rats have unique skin and hair nerve structures, lacking certain pain and temperature-related neuropeptides.
research Endocrine Influences on Hair Growth
Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
research Topical Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Review of Applications in Dermatology
Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat some skin conditions but need more research.
research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
research Oxidative Activity of the Type 2 Isozyme of 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Predominates in Human Sebaceous Glands
The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia in a Mother and Daughter
A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Modern Dermabrasion Techniques: A Personal Appraisal
Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.
research Androgenic Hormone Profile of Adult Women with Acne
Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.
research Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
New criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia include specific scalp and eyebrow hair loss as major factors and other hair loss areas and hair analysis as minor factors.
research Cystathionine Beta-Synthase-Deficient Mice Thrive on a Low-Methionine Diet
Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.
research Finasteride Cream in Hirsutism
Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.
research Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome: A Review of Hair and Hair Color Aspects
Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome, AEC, and EEC are different expressions of the same genetic disorder caused by TP63 gene mutations.
research Promotion of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production by Sensory Neuron Stimulation: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
research Arthroderma Vanbreuseghemii Infection in Three Family Members with Kerion and Tinea Corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Androgens Modulate Keratinocyte Differentiation Indirectly Through Enhancing Growth Factor Production From Dermal Fibroblasts
Male hormones indirectly affect skin cell development by increasing growth factor levels from skin fibroblasts.
research Experimental and Clinical Efficacy of Two Hyaluronic Acid-Based Compounds of Different Cross-Linkage and Composition in the Rejuvenation of the Skin
Using both hyaluronic acid compounds together improves skin hydration and reduces wrinkles better than using one alone.
research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin: An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.