May 2023 in “Asian journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” Ketoconazole is effective for treating various fungal infections and has new uses in dermatology, but oral use can have serious side effects.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “BioDrugs” Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is more effective and faster at improving acne scars than Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), with similar mild side effects.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders quickly and non-invasively.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Isotretinoin treatment increases p53 levels in the skin, which may explain its effectiveness against acne.
86 citations,
June 2018 in “Cochrane library” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
June 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fisetin may help treat psoriasis and reduce skin inflammation.
10 citations,
December 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Tattooing improves appearance of scalp alopecia and scars.
23 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
59 citations,
October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
23 citations,
October 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Radiesse is a versatile facial injectable used for cosmetic improvements and long-term collagen production, with careful dosing needed to prevent complications.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
5 citations,
July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
63 citations,
May 2011 in “Clinical cancer research” The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.
43 citations,
December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
13 citations,
June 2005 in “PubMed” Green tea compounds significantly increased hair regrowth in some mice.
30 citations,
September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
4 citations,
October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
7 citations,
March 2023 in “Antioxidants” Rosemary may help treat various skin conditions due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “iScience” EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
January 2018 in “SOJ microbiology & infectious diseases” Etanercept, a psoriasis treatment, caused hair loss in a patient.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Molecules” Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.