research The Development and Application of the Hair Diameter Index (HDI)
The Hair Diameter Index (HDI) was created to help plan hair restoration surgery after finding that visual hair density is linked to hair count and thickness, not volume.
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Some herbal medicines can interfere with chemotherapy, affecting treatment and causing side effects.
research Counterfeit Medicines in Socioeconomic Perspective
Counterfeit medicines are most common in developing countries and vary with a country's level of development.
research Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRFM may help treat hair loss, especially in mild cases.
research Surface Modification and Endothelialization of Biomaterials as Potential Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications
Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Profile of Dermatological Consultations in Brazil (2018)
In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research Lupus Panniculitis Clinically Simulating Alopecia Areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Normal Pubertal Development in Daughters of Women With PCOS: A Controlled Study
Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
research High Auxin and High Phosphate Impact on RSL2 Expression and ROS Homeostasis Linked to Root Hair Growth in Arabidopsis Thaliana
High levels of auxin increase root hair growth by activating RSL2 and producing ROS, while high phosphate levels hinder growth by repressing RSL2.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Non-Scarring Hair Loss: Systematic Review of Literature
Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
research Maternal Androgen Excess Induces Cardiac Hypertrophy and Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Female Mice Offspring
High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
research Medical Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Any Progress?
As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.
research Hair Morphology in Androgenetic Alopecia
Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
research Localized Cutaneous Necrosis Associated with the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
research Contact Dermatitis to Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin in Two Plywood Factory Workers
Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
research Experimental and Early Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
research Letters to the Editor: Case Reports and Studies in Dermatology
Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Clinical Study Between Plasma Rich in Growth Factors and Topical Minoxidil
PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
research Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome: A Case Study of Three Saudi Sisters
The document reports three sisters with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome showing typical symptoms and unusual gynecological anomalies.
research Nosological Profile of Dermatological Diseases in Primary Health Care and Dermatology Secondary Care in Florianópolis (2016–2017)
Primary health care in Florianópolis mostly treated simple skin conditions, while secondary care handled more complex skin diseases.
research Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
research Keratinocytes and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: The Heir and the Spare to Regenerative Cellular Therapies for Difficult-to-Heal Skin Wounds
Keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells can effectively heal difficult skin wounds.
research Book Reviews
Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
research Announcements
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research Bovine Besnoitiosis in Germany
A cow in Germany was diagnosed with bovine besnoitiosis, showing skin issues and confirmed by tests.
research The Infected Hairs of Tinea Capitis Due to Microsporum Canis: Demonstration of Uniqueness of the Hair Cuticle by Scanning Electron Microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.