3 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people diagnosed with androgenic alopecia might actually have hidden scarring or inflammation.
363 citations,
May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
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August 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The conclusion is that understanding and addressing the psychological effects of alopecia areata is important for effective treatment.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata may be more likely to have a certain type of hearing loss.
January 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Conroy's book on Morgellon's disease lacks credible evidence and scientific validity.
12 citations,
June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
January 2021 in “Clinical case studies and reports” A man had nail and hair changes months after severe Covid-19, showing long-term effects.
40 citations,
June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
23 citations,
December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
9 citations,
September 2016 in “Forensic science international” Hair area varies with age and sex, but hair index and medullary index do not.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
3 citations,
December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.
1 citations,
December 2013 in “BMJ case reports” A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
14 citations,
December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.
26 citations,
July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” White wax and its policosanol boost hair growth better than finasteride.
1 citations,
January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
243 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document summarizes the latest trends and advancements in cosmetic dermatology.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The book provides an overview of new trends and techniques in cosmetic dermatology.