January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells can potentially improve hair growth and could be a new treatment for immune-related hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Cureus” Some COVID-19 patients have skin issues, with men, ICU patients, and those on multiple antibiotics at higher death risk; in-person skin checks by dermatologists are more effective.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
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June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.
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November 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Erosive pustular dermatosis in elderly people may be linked to aging immune systems and skin damage.
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August 2021 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Machine learning can accurately identify Alopecia Areata, aiding in early detection and treatment of this hair loss condition.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
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March 2022 in “BioEssays” Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Indian herbal medicine shows promise for treating skin diseases but needs more research to prove effectiveness.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
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January 2011 in “American journal of transplantation” Some patients developed hair loss after islet cell transplant possibly due to their immune-suppressing medications.
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December 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.
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October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
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November 2022 in “F1000Research” The skin conditions of Iraqi women changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more hair loss and skin irritation but fewer contagious skin infections.
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November 2021 in “F1000Research” The COVID-19 pandemic led to more hair loss and skin irritation among Iraqi women, with some skin conditions increasing and others decreasing.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Follow these guidelines to safely and effectively use energy-based devices in aesthetic treatments.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Being overweight can cause or worsen skin problems in children, some more common in darker skin, and is often linked to insulin resistance.
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November 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.
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January 2013 in “Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition” Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.