16 citations,
February 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects Iranian women's feelings of femininity and self-image.
November 2023 in “Nature Communications” Cells lacking the Bax protein can outcompete others, leading to better tissue repair and hair growth.
January 2018 in “Communications in computer and information science” Researchers developed a computer system to automatically diagnose hair loss by analyzing scalp images.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” The method is effective for evaluating hair loss treatments quickly and affordably.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “BMC urology” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is ideal for surgical flaps.
2 citations,
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
27 citations,
April 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” The research found that MRI and certain hormone levels can help tell apart ovarian tumors from hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women, but tissue analysis is still needed for a definite diagnosis.
2 citations,
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The book is a useful guide for dermatologists studying for their board exam, with clinical images and features of skin diseases.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” Tinea capitis is a scalp fungal infection in children that can cause hair loss, scaling, and other symptoms.
21 citations,
July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Nutraceuticals are increasingly used and recommended by dermatologists to improve skin appearance and combat aging.
January 2025 in “Medicina” Advanced techniques and technologies can improve burn wound healing, but more research is needed.
Commercial and open-source light sheet microscopy systems have advanced through engineer-scientist collaborations, improving imaging quality.
2 citations,
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Papilla Cells grown in 3D and with stem cells better mimic natural hair growth conditions than cells grown in 2D.
4 citations,
November 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” The document concludes that the acoustic coupler SF-001 is good for skin ultrasound, especially on rough body parts, because it's stable and shows blood vessels well.
1 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” Researchers developed a new, precise method to measure hair loss in mice using image analysis.
10 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich fibrin might be a promising treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
11 citations,
December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is becoming essential for diagnosing skin conditions and is expected to be a standard tool for dermatologists.
129 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
16 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
5 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
9 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair capacitance mapping effectively measures hair surface moisture changes.
19 citations,
April 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Nilotinib can cause keratosis pilaris, a skin condition.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
1 citations,
February 2024 in “Medicine” Eosinophilic cystitis is often misdiagnosed, but accurate diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.