1 citations,
January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
June 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP injections help hair regrowth safely but may need more research.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
97 citations,
January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease” Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
95 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
60 citations,
December 2021 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” PRP therapy shows promise in healing and tissue repair across various medical fields but needs more research for standardization and optimization.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
37 citations,
February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
33 citations,
November 2008 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
29 citations,
September 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
27 citations,
May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
18 citations,
October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
17 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
16 citations,
August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
16 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
14 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
12 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful planning and consideration of male brow anatomy are essential for successful facial rejuvenation with cosmetic surgery.
10 citations,
April 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
8 citations,
February 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Operative hysteroscopy is still the main treatment for Asherman syndrome, but more research is needed on post-surgery methods.
8 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
7 citations,
December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
4 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “Theriogenology” Neurosteroids play a key role in controlling the brain-adrenal gland activity in pregnant sheep, both in normal and stressful situations.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
3 citations,
June 2018 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” Compounds 4, 4b, and 4c effectively inhibit an enzyme linked to testosterone conversion without significant toxicity.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Platelet lysate effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.