research Hair Today
The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
180-210 / 398 results 
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in the Elderly
Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
research Cutaneous Mycoses in the Elderly
Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Hair Density Study in Women Without Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Adult Kawasaki Disease: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Kawasaki Disease is rare and often missed in adults, who show different symptoms than children, and may benefit from early treatment.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Review of Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement
A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Review and Treatment Approaches
Alopecia Areata has no guaranteed treatment for hair regrowth, but options like corticosteroids and minoxidil are used, with future research focusing on genetic and immune therapies.
research Spontaneous Improvement of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a Postpartum Female
A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
research Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research Effect of Dietary Supplementation with INVERSION Femme on Slimming, Hair Loss, and Skin and Nail Parameters in Women
INVERSION Femme supplement helped women lose weight, reduce hair loss, and improve skin and nail health.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Rare Clinical Features of the Ellis Van Creveld Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.
research The Role of Dietary Supplements in Hair Loss Treatment: A Review of Evidence
Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Hair Toe Tourniquets: A Review of Two Case Studies
Educating healthcare workers and parents about hair toe tourniquets can help prevent serious complications.
research Efficacy and Safety of L-Cystine Associated or Not to a Natural Keratin (Kera-Diet) Hydrolysate on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial on Healthy Females
L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
research Issue Information
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
research Queries and Minor Notes
Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Cutaneous Complications of Chemotherapeutic Agents
Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Tinea Capitis: An Overview with Emphasis on Management
New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.