82 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
51 citations,
January 2006 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” MRL/MpJ mice's skin wounds heal with scars, unlike their ear wounds which can regenerate.
234 citations,
December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
23 citations,
February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
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August 2022 in “Медицинский совет” The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
101 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” The document concludes that understanding skin structure is essential for effective cosmetic treatments.
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October 2005 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
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August 2019 in “Clinical genitourinary cancer” Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
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July 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
36 citations,
January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Cyclosporin effectively and safely treated skin diseases in three pets with no side effects.
87 citations,
December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
June 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New technologies show potential for better understanding and treating skin conditions with abnormal mucin, but more research is needed for clinical use.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.
16 citations,
March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
33 citations,
January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Platelet lysate effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” QR 678 and QR 678 Neo are safe and promote hair growth, potentially helping chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
88 citations,
July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine successfully treated a man's ashy dermatosis, clearing his skin lesions.
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December 2015 in “PloS one” P144® improves hypertrophic scars by reducing size and thickness and increasing elasticity.
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June 2022 in “Cosmoderma” Regenerative medicine shows promise for improving hair and skin but needs more research for standard use.