January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UVFT helps diagnose hair and scalp diseases by showing different fluorescence patterns.
July 2022 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” Women with irregular periods should be checked for PCOS and treated early to prevent complications, with birth control pills helping to manage symptoms.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
3 citations,
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
30 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
10 citations,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
26 citations,
November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.
10 citations,
January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
6 citations,
October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.
15 citations,
June 2006 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” FUT effectively treats male-pattern hair loss with high satisfaction.
August 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most acne patients were young males with face acne, with many experiencing worsening in summer and diet-related aggravation.
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
15 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Saudi journal of medicine” PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
6 citations,
July 2007 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The document concludes that using autologous follicular unit implantation is a successful method to correct hairline deformities after facial rejuvenation.
304 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
9 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
67 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
42 citations,
September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.