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Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Alopecia Universalis Associated with Ulcerative Colitis and the Role of Azathioprine
A man with complete hair loss and ulcerative colitis regrew hair after treatment with azathioprine.
research Update on Idiopathic Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research Alopecia Areata: Understanding the Pathophysiology and Advancements in Treatment Modalities
Alopecia Areata causes hair loss and needs treatments that address both physical and emotional health.
research Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses
Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
research Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Induced by Rivastigmine
An 80-year-old man grew extra hair on his forearms after starting Alzheimer's medication rivastigmine.
research Abstracts
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Study of the Behavior of Lesional and Nonlesional Skin of Canine Recurrent Flank Alopecia Transplanted to Athymic Nude Mice
Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research A Comparative Study of Aldactone and Diane in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research Lentiginous Melanoma: A Clinically Malignant Entity That Histopathologically Seems Benign. Case Study Harboring BRAF V600R Mutation
A clinically suspected melanoma appeared benign under the microscope but was confirmed by specific tests and a rare mutation.
research Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Literature Review
The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
research Hormones and Hair Growth
Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.
research Antiandrogen Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research Efficacy, Tolerability, and Superiority of Propylene Glycol-Free, North American Witch-Hazel-Based Solution of 5% Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Lichen Planopilaris: Efficacy and Safety
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with symptoms and hair regrowth in lichen planopilaris without serious side effects.
research Fever, Maculopapular Rash, and Severe Aphthous Stomatitis in a Renal Transplant Patient
The patient improved after antiviral treatment for a viral infection.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Is There a Link?
Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
research Dermatomyositis-Related Panniculitis of the Neck
A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Skin Cancer in Skin of Color Transplant Patients
Non-white organ transplant patients have worse skin cancer outcomes due to later diagnosis and treatment.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Review of Congenital, Acquired, and Drug-Associated Etiologies for Elongation of the Eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research The Potential of Androgenic Alopecia Management from Plant Derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
research Extra Facial Aesthetic Indications of Botulinum Toxin: A Review
Botulinum toxin is used for neck, shoulder, calf, and ankle slimming, and hair loss treatment, but can cause muscle weakness and atrophy with regular use.