August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
38 citations,
June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
27 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Diphencyprone helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow some hair.
13 citations,
January 1991 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
September 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
52 citations,
November 2009 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.
7 citations,
February 2017 in “Open veterinary journal” Tiger cubs fed artificial milk lacking certain amino acids developed eye problems and hair loss.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” A guinea pig with ovarian cysts had a uterine infection and abnormal uterus lining due to a piece of hay inside it.
35 citations,
August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Feeding steers only Leucaena leucocephala causes severe health issues and poor weight gain.
122 citations,
November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aromatherapy with certain essential oils is a safe and effective treatment for hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
40 citations,
September 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Laser hair removal significantly improves acne keloidalis nuchae, especially with early treatment.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata treatment.
1 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Diagnosing mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, is difficult in elderly adults and requires careful examination to avoid mistaking it for less serious skin conditions.
December 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Special scalp and hair examination techniques can identify hair problems.
89 citations,
January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
70 citations,
May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
34 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.
18 citations,
November 1989 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Griseofulvin is the best treatment for severe scalp infection caused by Microsporum canis.
Mesotherapy is more effective and preferred for female hair loss than topical minoxidil.
15 citations,
January 1971 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Hair analysis can't determine ponies' calcium and phosphorus levels; use soil and feed tests instead.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three children with nasal fungal infections were successfully treated with potassium iodide and sometimes itraconazole.
3 citations,
February 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
53 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
48 citations,
December 2004 in “Differentiation” Tooth papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles and grow hair.