26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
69 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
23 citations,
July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
59 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
March 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
9 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplantation is the best treatment for hair loss, with new technologies improving results, and stem cell and gene therapies may treat severe baldness in the future.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” About 61% of women who had COVID-19 experienced hair loss afterward.
5 citations,
April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss can be an early sign of HIV infection.
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May 1999 in “Allergy” The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.
123 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to move hair to bald areas, requires good donor hair, and results show in about a year.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
51 citations,
August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” AGA increased yearly, type I most common, and family history and seborrheic dermatitis often linked.
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
20 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
December 2022 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata but its effectiveness for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis needs more research.
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April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
59 citations,
February 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
14 citations,
October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
19 citations,
March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
53 citations,
September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Allergic cats with yeast overgrowth improved with antifungal treatment.
54 citations,
June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
112 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
21 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.