5 citations,
September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
5 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
5 citations,
April 2002 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss can be an early sign of HIV infection.
4 citations,
August 2022 in “Lasers in medical science” Both 1565-nm laser and 1064-nm laser safely and effectively reduce enlarged facial pores, with the 1064-nm laser causing fewer side effects.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “American Journal of Primatology” Where a rhesus macaque used to live can affect its chances of getting alopecia later in life, and females are more likely to be affected than males.
4 citations,
June 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
4 citations,
November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.
4 citations,
December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 3% hydrogen peroxide does not harm hair graft survival compared to saline.
4 citations,
November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Dermatology reports” Dupilumab can improve both atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” The conclusion is that off-label drug use can lead to important medical discoveries and improve patient care.
3 citations,
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
2 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Turbinate reduction during nose surgery improves nasal function.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
2 citations,
December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
2 citations,
June 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Taking alfuzosin and finasteride together caused temporary vision loss in a glaucoma patient, but switching to tamsulosin helped.
2 citations,
July 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
2 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
2 citations,
July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
2 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Wigs are still a popular solution for hair loss to maintain a youthful look.
2 citations,
January 1986 in “Dermatology” A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
2 citations,
January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The paper concludes that for natural-looking hair restoration, it's important to create an irregular hairline, use appropriately sized and angled grafts, and ensure a snug fit between grafts and recipient sites.
2 citations,
February 1981 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.
1 citations,
May 2024 in “Türkiye klinikleri tıp bilimleri dergisi” A rare case showed hair regrowth after chemotherapy for thymoma, suggesting a link between alopecia areata and thymoma.
1 citations,
June 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man got heart infection from scalp infection caused by artificial hair implants.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports” Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
1 citations,
July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.