research Alopecia Areata: Current Understanding and Management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
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research A Review of the Most Common Dermatologic Conditions and Their Debilitating Psychosocial Impacts
Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Annual Convention in the Time of COVID: The 2020 Dermatology Nurses' Association Meeting
The convention discussed various skin conditions and treatments, and highlighted the importance of vaccinations for patients on immune-altering medications.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment, and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Clinical Use of Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Retrospective Institutional Review Board Safety and Efficacy Study
Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Hair Loss at 20 Associated with Prostate Cancer Risk Later in Life
Men who start losing hair at 20 may have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer later.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Impact of Wig Prosthesis on Patient Quality of Life: A Case Report With Medical Insurance Appeal Letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Melanoma Prognosis in the United States: A State-Based Analysis of Associated Factors
Melanoma survival rates vary by state and are better where incomes are higher, more people have health insurance and education, and there are more dermatologists.
research Rare Presentation of Concomitant Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo in a Teenager
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
research Successful Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata Universalis and Psoriatic Arthritis, But Not Plaque Psoriasis with Tofacitinib in a Young Woman
Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Stress of Discovery
Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
research Drug Points: Remission of Alopecia Universalis During Sulphasalazine Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.
research Improved Hair Restoration Method for Burns Using Partial Longitudinal Follicular Unit Transplantation
PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.
research Perceived Functional Impact of Abnormal Facial Appearance
People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
research The Multiple Consequences Of Obesity
Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.
research Bladder Cancer Survival of Men Receiving 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.
research Profound Bradycardia After Addition of Diltiazem to a Beta Blocker
Adding diltiazem to a beta blocker can cause dangerously slow heart rates.
research A Case Report of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Overlapping Features
Early diagnosis, intensive therapy, and careful follow-up are crucial for managing overlapping TTP and SLE.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss
Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.
research Linear Basal Cell Carcinomas
Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.
research Summaries of Papers
The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
research Symptom Profile of Patients With Post-Covid-19 Conditions and Influencing Factors for Recovery
Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
research Graft Survival and Cell Culture Medium
The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.
research Water Temperature Changes in Ultrasonic Liposuction
Using an ultrasonic liposuction machine with different cannula sizes and power settings does not change water temperature.
research Queries and Minor Notes: Effectiveness of Prolonged Antisyphilitic Treatment
The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.
research Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist
Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.