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June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
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October 2008 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.
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February 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
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September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” Hair loss patterns are linked to temperament and can help diagnose it.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
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May 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
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December 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
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March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.
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September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
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April 2020 in “Psychological Medicine” The study found three different timing patterns of symptoms in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.