24 citations,
March 2015 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Some skin conditions are common during pregnancy and can be safely treated without affecting the pregnancy outcome.
104 citations,
August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
48 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
13 citations,
October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
26 citations,
March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More men are getting cosmetic procedures, mainly for aging, hair loss, and to keep masculine features, with growing interest in both surgical and noninvasive treatments.
48 citations,
July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
178 citations,
August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a nonablative fractional laser with topical minoxidil can effectively and safely promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
44 citations,
April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
105 citations,
April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
56 citations,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” The 11th AICPE Congress in Rimini was a major event in European aesthetic plastic surgery.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Looking older on the outside might be linked to aging faster on the inside and can be affected by lifestyle choices and health risks.
PRP is a versatile and affordable treatment for improving appearance in the elderly, with patient needs and expectations being important.
19 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
126 citations,
February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery” Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
57 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
5 citations,
May 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.
49 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
97 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
24 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
23 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.