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June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
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September 2017 in “Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal” Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Doxycycline can effectively treat hair loss caused by EGFR inhibitors.
5 citations,
April 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Nanoemulgel is a better way to deliver drugs through the skin for various conditions.
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
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August 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New skin disease treatments using TDDS are improving but face challenges like side effects and high costs.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Life” Topical corticosteroids are the main treatment for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, but recurrence is common after stopping treatment.
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.
Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
January 2018 in “Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology” Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.
November 2023 in “Laser therapy” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata in children.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
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December 2021 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
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April 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
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July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
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May 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
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March 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
127 citations,
June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
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November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.