August 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps increase hair density in male patients with hair loss but doesn't change hair thickness.
36 citations,
August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
45 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporin A promotes hair cell growth and affects protein kinase C levels.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
7 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
77 citations,
January 1980 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA is about 50 times more effective at promoting tumors than MZ.
15 citations,
August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Young men with early hair loss have slightly worse blood sugar and fat levels, suggesting possible health risks and need for monitoring.
1 citations,
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
February 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Different treatments for PCOS should be tailored to the individual, including lifestyle changes and various medications.
25 citations,
September 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Finasteride inhibits enzyme activity in rhesus macaques, suggesting they're useful for evaluating similar drugs.
60 citations,
April 2012 in “Physiology” The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.
140 citations,
March 2013 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Memory regulatory T cells need IL-7, not IL-2, to stay in peripheral tissues.
14 citations,
December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
77 citations,
December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin cells produce proenkephalin, which changes with environmental factors and skin diseases.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “Biology of reproduction” Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.
20 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
18 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use doesn't cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
17 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
15 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
31 citations,
February 2021 in “Nutrients” Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Poor sleep during the pandemic may increase stress and worsen hair loss conditions.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
January 2024 in “Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski” Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.
30 citations,
July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
5 citations,
September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
18 citations,
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.