January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
August 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Combining conventional and Chinese herbal medicine could help treat some skin and hormone-related diseases.
July 2023 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” Acne, dermatophytosis, and viral warts are the most common skin problems in a Turkish dermatology clinic.
January 2021 in “Lecture notes in networks and systems” Deep learning can accurately detect Alopecia Areata with up to 98.3% accuracy.
July 2019 in “Technology audit and production reserves” Researchers created probiotic shampoos with plant extracts that could be popular in Ukraine's natural cosmetics market.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Topical calcitriol was safe and well-tolerated for potential hair loss prevention in chemotherapy patients.
May 2019 in “International Journal of Research In Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis” Researchers developed a simple and accurate method to measure Minoxidil in tablets using UV light.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
Men with early balding may have a higher risk of prostate issues, and surgery for prostate cancer has a slight survival benefit over radiation.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
September 2011 in “Urology” Some patients fail bladder function tests due to lower flow rates and higher remaining urine volumes, but the exact reasons for failure are unclear.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
January 2000 in “Optics Letters” Laser treatment can inhibit hair growth and different hair colors reach different temperatures when lasered.
February 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Math skills are crucial for planning and executing successful hair restoration surgeries.
August 2022 in “International journal of membrane science and technology” Finasteride diffuses spontaneously through SDS micelles, suggesting they can replace living cell membranes.
June 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss long-term with low doses being safe for the liver.
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
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April 2018 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Experts advise using sunscreen and proper skin care before, during, and after procedures to speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce scarring.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
The books were useful but had some areas needing improvement.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Layered suture closure for hair transplant donor sites results in smaller scars and easier future harvesting but takes more time and may temporarily increase hair shedding.
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July 2007 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.
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May 2007 in “Menopause International” After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.