1 citations,
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
8 citations,
July 2019 in “Endocrine connections” Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
21 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Rats can't grow new hair follicles after skin wounds, unlike mice, due to differences in gene expression and response to WNT signaling.
October 2014 in “Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology” Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences” The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
November 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride does not cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
5 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in Telogen effluvium is often chronic, linked to stress, and lacks a confirmed treatment, but topical corticosteroids may be used.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adult skin cells can be used to create new hair in a lab.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Eating too much clove can cause serious liver damage.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” Combining PRP with lipofilling shows promise for tissue regeneration but needs more clinical trials to confirm benefits.
68 citations,
February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
10 citations,
April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.
16 citations,
April 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics” Hispanic women with PCOS are more likely to have liver diseases like NAFLD and NASH.
27 citations,
April 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
17 citations,
December 1951 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Vitamin B12 and aureomycin can reverse or reduce cortisone's negative effects on body and hair growth in rats.
4 citations,
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that signs of male and female pattern baldness include uneven hair thickness, yellow spots, skin discoloration around hair follicles, more thin and soft hairs, and many hair follicles with just one hair.
17 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
12 citations,
May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
3 citations,
February 2023 in “ACS omega” Grape seed oil improved hair quality the most, followed by rosehip and safflower seed oils, and reduced damage from shampoo.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Iontophoresis with growth factors safely and effectively promotes hair regrowth without discomfort.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair transplants can be a treatment for scarring hair loss if there's good blood flow and no active disease.
More research is needed to confirm the long-term effects of oral drugs for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Omega-6 and LDL cholesterol increase the risk of hair loss.