research Pathogenesis and Causes of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
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research 20th Annual Symposium of the British Society of Pediatric Dermatology, 11-12 November 2005, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
research The Phenotypic and Genotypic Spectra of Ichthyosis With Confetti Plus Novel Genetic Variation in the 3′ End of KRT10
Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Hair Loss Associated With Escitalopram: Do SSRIs Affect Melatonin at the Hair Follicle?
The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
research The Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Pseudoacromegaly Induced by the Long-Term Use of Minoxidil
Long-term minoxidil use can cause pseudoacromegaly, but stopping it improves symptoms.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia of Varying Grades
Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
research Fatal Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated With Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection
Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
research Irreversible Alopecia Universalis During Treatment With Pegylated Interferon-Ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Case Report and Literature Review
A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Analysis
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Induced by Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
research Discovery of New Drug Therapies Based on the Study of Adverse Reactions
Side effects of drugs can lead to the discovery of new treatments.
research Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome Due to a Novel Heterozygous c.3486_3503del (p. Arg1163_Ala1168del) INSR Gene Mutation in an Adolescent Girl and Her Mother
A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
research Index
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Alopecia and Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
research Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Respond to Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
research Guidelines for the Management of Vitiligo: The European Dermatology Forum Consensus
Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth
Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research K ATP Channels and Cardiovascular Disease
K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
research Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.
research Hair Growth Inhibition by Psychoemotional Stress: A Mouse Model for Neural Mechanisms in Hair Growth Control
Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
research Drug-Induced Skin, Nail, and Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy: Clues to Diagnosis, Fetal Risk, and Therapy
The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.