research Chapter 20: Advances in Dermatological Treatments
New treatments for skin diseases are more effective and patient-friendly, but many still lack a cure.
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research Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D:4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?
The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
research Rationale for Using a Combination of Follicular Units and Slit Grafts in Hair Transplanting
Using both follicular units and slit grafts for hair transplants may give better hair density and graft survival.
research Discovery of New Drug Therapies Based on the Study of Adverse Reactions
Side effects of drugs can lead to the discovery of new treatments.
research Potential Efficiency of Antioxidants to Prevent Pressure Ulcers: A Neglected Hypothesis
Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.
research The Hair Transplant Megasession Technique: A Review
Hair transplant megasessions are safe up to 1500 grafts but larger sessions have more risks and challenges.
research Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Determination of Ketoconazole in Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The method accurately measures the amount of ketoconazole in anti-dandruff shampoo and cream, and can also be used to monitor the drug in human plasma.
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 Effectiveness of Luliconazole vs Ketoconazole Topical Formulation in Reversing Damaged Hair Cuticle
Luliconazole is more effective than ketoconazole at repairing damaged hair cuticles.
research Prevalence of Skin Diseases Among Hostellers Attending the Tertiary Care Hospital
Proper hygiene, adequate sleep, and self-care can reduce common skin diseases.
research Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.
research Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: Enhancing Patient Management Through Genetic and Multisystem Studies
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Acquired Smooth Muscle Hamartoma With Sebaceous Component
The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
research A Study on Melatonin Receptor Genes Expression in Embryonic Goose Skin Feather Follicles
Melatonin receptor genes likely play an important role in the development of goose feather follicles.
research Demographic Findings of Patients Diagnosed with Pernio and Comparison of Their Vitamin B12, Folate, and Ferritin Levels with a Control Group
Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.
research Dermatological Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Experience from a Tertiary Centre
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Apply Directly to the Forehead: Holmes, Nana, and Hennapecia
Henna mixed with PPD can cause skin reactions, scarring, and a specific type of baldness, and needs more research to understand these effects.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research Anti-Anginal and Beta-Adrenoceptor Blocking Drugs
Beta-blockers and anti-anginal medications have various side effects and interactions that require careful monitoring and individualized treatment.
research Exercise in Dermatology: Exercise’s Influence on Skin Aging, Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Venous Ulcers, and Androgenetic Alopecia
Exercise helps reduce skin aging, prevent psoriasis, and improve venous ulcers.
research The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.
research Xanthotrichia (Yellowing of the Hair) Due to Minoxidil Treatment
Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
research Clinical Nutrition Program Improves Sensory Loss in a 60-Year-Old Truck Driver with Anti-MAG Neuropathy
A clinical nutrition program improved sensory and motor function in a 60-year-old with anti-MAG neuropathy.
research Directed Elimination of Senescent Cells by Inhibition of BCL-W and BCL-XL
Blocking specific proteins can help remove aging cells and might treat age-related diseases and promote hair growth.
research Keratin Intermediate Filaments in the Colon: Guardians of Epithelial Homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research The Link Between Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin conditions and issues, and losing weight can improve these conditions.
research Ultrastructure of the Contrasting Types of Keratinization Seen in the Tail Epidermis of the Laboratory Mouse Mus Musculus
Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
research Aging Skin and Non-Surgical Procedures: A Basic Science Overview
Non-surgical procedures can help reduce wrinkles and stimulate skin repair by understanding skin aging at the molecular level.