August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Systemic treatments like hydroxychloroquine and cyclosporine A help with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but ongoing treatment is needed.
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
4 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
January 2025 in “Molecules” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
94 citations,
September 2014 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanoparticles can improve skin treatments by better targeting hair follicles, but more research is needed for advancement.
15 citations,
March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
196 citations,
May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.
47 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
2 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration combines drugs and follicular unit grafting for natural, long-lasting results.
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.
13 citations,
September 2016 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” Many adults in Porto have acne, but few know or treat it.
28 citations,
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding scalp anatomy is crucial for successful and safe scalp surgery.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
152 citations,
March 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.
October 2023 in “Psychiatry research. Case reports” A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
104 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
5 citations,
June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
28 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
75 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
34 citations,
September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
32 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
192 citations,
September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.