27 citations,
July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Rheumatology” Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
25 citations,
May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
25 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
25 citations,
August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
25 citations,
December 1995 in “Neurology” The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.
24 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
24 citations,
November 1978 in “Biochemistry” α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
23 citations,
May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AR gene not major factor in female hair loss; different from male hair loss.
23 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
23 citations,
April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
22 citations,
September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.
20 citations,
January 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
17 citations,
June 2019 in “Cellular signalling” Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
17 citations,
December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
17 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride's molecular and crystal structures help develop new drug formulations.
16 citations,
July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
16 citations,
January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
16 citations,
December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.
15 citations,
January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
15 citations,
May 2003 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
14 citations,
July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” Analytical chemistry helps understand the makeup and use of ancient medicines, but it's complex and challenging.
14 citations,
January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
14 citations,
July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
13 citations,
May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
13 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation causes woolly hair in a Syrian patient.
13 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The upper half of a human hair follicle can grow a new hair in a mouse, but success is rare.
12 citations,
May 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
12 citations,
February 1998 in “Gene” The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.