research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Section 2: Single Best Answer Questions 51–120
The document tests knowledge and decision-making in hematology through multiple-choice questions.
research Single Best Answers for Hematology Specialist Trainees
The document provides 70 multiple choice questions to improve haematology skills.
research Trachyonychia Associated with Alopecia Areata and Secondary Onychomycosis
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
research Rely on Clinical Experience to Guide Treatment Selection for Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
research Micrografting and Hair Transplantation Surgery
Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
research Tracing the Cellular Origin of Cancer
Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
research Protoporphyrin IX: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Biology of Hair Growth
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias: Comprehensive Review and Management
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research The Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.
research What Every Physician Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Non-Canonical Dimerization of the Androgen Receptor and Other Nuclear Receptors: Implications for Human Disease
Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica
Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
research The Role of Non-Aromatizable Testosterone Metabolite in Metabolic Pathways
Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.
research Hair and Nail Relationship: A Comparative Study
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Unruly Hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research A Woman With Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia Responding To Finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide and the Hair Cycle: Is It the Agonists or the Antagonists That Cause Hair Growth?
PTHRP agonists can stimulate hair growth, especially in damaged follicles, while antagonists may initially increase growth but ultimately inhibit it.
research Hair Loss
Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.