September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The book is a useful reference for forensic medicine with some areas needing expansion for multicultural relevance.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Improving end-of-life care at home requires better coordination, communication, and support.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
July 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem; patients seek effective, low side-effect treatments.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplantation techniques have improved, making the process safer and more effective with less visible scarring.
40 citations,
January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
19 citations,
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.
12 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
11 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesotherapy is not significantly better than minoxidil for treating male hair loss.
10 citations,
June 2021 in “BioMed Research International” Some recovered COVID-19 patients experience skin, hair, and nail issues, suggesting they need follow-up care.
8 citations,
November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Bupropion may help treat trichotillomania when fluoxetine doesn't work.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “EMBO Reports” Forensic DNA phenotyping can help generate new leads in cold cases but faces accuracy, legal, and acceptance challenges.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The LncRNA AC010789.1 slows down hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and interacting with miR-21 and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.