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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Journal of cellular immunology” Hair follicle stem cells are important for maintaining healthy skin and interact with many signals.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
145 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
98 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.
46 citations,
October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
40 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
23 citations,
November 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
73 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
55 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
43 citations,
November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
41 citations,
January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
30 citations,
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30 citations,
August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
19 citations,
March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
74 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” New imaging techniques show testosterone delays hair growth and shrinks follicles in mice, but have limited depth for viewing.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
18 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” The treatment improved hair growth in three patients with alopecia.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in men might be linked to changes in cell energy factories.
December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A substance called Cell-free fat extract can effectively treat common hair loss by increasing hair growth and density.
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