February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Deep Plane Fixation in scalp surgeries allows for more tissue removal with less tension and minimal scarring.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
212 citations,
May 2012 in “Genes & Development” Planarian regeneration begins with a specific gene activation caused by injury, essential for healing and tissue regrowth.
113 citations,
June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Wnt and Notch signaling help wound healing by promoting cell growth and regulating cell differentiation.
62 citations,
June 2015 in “Sexually Transmitted Infections” Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.
31 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
22 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
20 citations,
October 2003 in “The Journal of Dermatology” DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
16 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
14 citations,
February 2000 in “Feminism & Psychology” The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.
12 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
4 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using more minoxidil solution can lead to better hair growth, but people often use only half the recommended amount. Education and motivation can improve results.
Topical valproate can effectively promote hair growth.
2 citations,
November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
1 citations,
March 2017 in “Al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nutrient antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
December 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a clear overview of PCOD and is recommended for medical trainees and clinicians, but may lack depth for advanced researchers.
September 1997 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” The document announced plastic surgery events and courses for late 1997.
Activin A increases inner ear hair cell development, while follistatin decreases it.
January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
369 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
240 citations,
April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
228 citations,
February 2003 in “Urology” Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
150 citations,
March 1995 in “Annals of Oncology” Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.