January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Premature graying of hair is often linked with other health issues, but treatment with biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate is not very effective.
May 2018 in “Academic Medicine” Hair loss can cause significant emotional and psychological distress.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The booklet increased melanoma patients' knowledge about lymphedema by 13%.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-cost videomicroscopes might not be reliable for examining scalp disorders compared to standard methods.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-cost videomicroscopes may not be reliable for diagnosing scalp disorders, smartphones could be reasonable for teledermatology, and U.S. residency programs need more teledermatology training.
February 2014 in “Harvard University Press eBooks” The document describes how hair and plants are symbolically linked in Indo-European traditions, leading to practices like burying hair to promote plant growth and using plants to treat baldness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Senescent alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs after age 50, not caused by genetics, and involves a gradual thinning of hair without significant inflammation.
January 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Polycystic ovary syndrome affects health and can be hard to diagnose, with treatments ranging from drugs to herbal remedies.
31 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
95 citations,
July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
5 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Springer eBooks” The book guides surgeons on effective hair restoration techniques, including PRP, to achieve the best results.
3 citations,
June 2011 in “PubMed” Coconut oil protects hair from damage better than regular grooming practices.
1 citations,
March 2013 in “PubMed” Glycylglycine makes hair softer by improving alignment and changing hair's internal properties.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The light-guiding microneedle patch effectively stimulates hair growth in androgenetic alopecia without serious side effects.
25 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.
15 citations,
November 2023 in “Immunity & ageing” TLR4 is important in aging-related diseases and could be a new treatment target.
13 citations,
January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
6 citations,
May 2017 in “Nursing standard” The document concludes that PCOS is a complex condition that can reduce fertility and affect self-esteem, but it can be managed with various treatments.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Recent findings suggest that genetic factors, immune system issues, and skin cell defects might contribute to the development of hidradenitis suppurativa.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
November 2024 in “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D Genomics and Proteomics” Exosomes help hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
Lupus severely affects daily life, work, and mental health, with many experiencing frequent flares and medication side-effects.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Effective treatment guidelines for frontal fibrosing alopecia are still unclear.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
January 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”