research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
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research Trace Element Zinc and Skin Disorders
Zinc is important for skin health, and supplements can help treat various skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
research Short and Mid-Term Medical Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Obesity in Sulaimani City: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Sleeve gastrectomy leads to significant weight loss and health improvements with few complications.
research Hair Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy and Effect of Biotin Supplements
Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
research Toward Optimal Health: Experts Discuss Facial Skin and Related Concerns in Women
Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
research Melatonin Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia or Diffuse Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss.
research Short Anagen Syndrome: Case Series and Literature Review
Children with short anagen syndrome usually see their hair condition improve as they get older.
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.
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research Zinc Deficiency and Its Management in the Pediatric Population: A Literature Review and Proposed Etiologic Classification
Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
research Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Primary Care
Primary care for PCOS focuses on lifestyle changes, medication based on symptoms, and mental health, with diabetes screening and specialist referral for severe cases.
research Phrynoderma and Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in Breastfeeding Women After Bariatric Surgery
Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
research Rational Investigations in the Diagnosis and Management of Women with Hirsutism or Androgenetic Alopecia
Diagnose and manage hair issues in women by checking medical conditions and using personalized treatments.
research The Role of Dietary Supplements in Hair Loss Treatment: A Review of Evidence
Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
research Micronutrients for Hair and Nails: A Review of Their Impact on Health
Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
research Current and Future Medical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases
Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
research Kin-Cohort Analysis of LRRK2-G2019S Penetrance in Parkinson's Disease
The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.
research A Preliminary Study of Finasteride in Tourette Syndrome
Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research Desferrioxamine Treatment of Aceruloplasminemia: Long-Term Follow-Up
Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.
research Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Clinical Features of Familial Lewy Body Parkinsonism Caused by α-Synuclein Triplication (Iowa Kindred) with Video Documentation
The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
research Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
research Hair Loss in Elderly Women: A Dermatological Concern
Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.