research Pattern of Body Fat Distribution in Patients with PCOS Using DEXA-Based Indices
PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.
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research Hair-To-Hair Trichoscopy: An Objective Method To Assess Effectiveness Of Botulinum Toxin In A Clinical Trial For Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy, a method of examining hair, can objectively measure how well botulinum toxin works for hair loss treatment.
research Characterization of Cutaneous Hormone Production Through Analysis of Skin Secretions
Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.
research The Development of a Manipulative Spectrophotometric Technique for the Determination of Aminexil in a New Hair Tonic Preparation
Researchers developed a simple, low-cost method to accurately measure Aminexil in hair tonic.
research Hair: Worth Its Weight in Gold
Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
research Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Studies and Findings
Glycerol may improve wound healing and prevent keloids, a device can measure itch intensity, male pattern baldness is highly heritable, and fumaric acid esters may work for psoriasis by causing cell death in T cells.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
research Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Women
"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
research Phenotype and Metabolic Profile of South Asian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Results from a Specialist Endocrine Clinic
South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient
Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
research Adult Skin Acute Stress Responses to Short-Term Environmental and Internal Aggression from Exposome Factors
Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
research Skin Disorders Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
The review found that COVID-19 can cause skin problems, including rashes and issues from wearing PPE, and suggests more research and protective measures for healthcare workers.
research Morphological Analysis of Polymers on Hair Fibers by SEM and AFM
Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
research Reproducibility of Global Photographic Assessments of Patients With Male Pattern Baldness in a Clinical Trial With Finasteride
A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
research Dermatology Issues in Sports
Athletes can experience various skin issues, which can be treated and prevented with appropriate care and protective measures.
research Is There a Relationship Between Androgenic Alopecia and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
research Comment on 'Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels'
The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
research Proceedings of the RAMI Intern Section Meeting, 18th January 2014
The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.
research Selenium And Its Inorganic Compounds: BAT Value Documentation, 2011
Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
research Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Related to Vitamin D, Zinc, and Ferritin Deficiencies and the Associated Risk of Hair Loss in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Most people in Jazan know about vitamin D, zinc, and ferritin's link to hair loss but don't practice enough preventive measures.
research Assessment of Dysregulation of HERC6 and Essential Biological Processes in Response to Laser Therapy of Human Arm Skin
Laser therapy on human skin affects the HERC6 gene and related genes, influencing many cell processes and requiring careful safety measures.
research Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak on Hair Transplant Field in India
The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
research Editor's Choice: November 2017 British Journal of Dermatology Highlights
Organ transplant recipients have a higher risk of skin cancer over time, atopic dermatitis skin shows unusual bacterial and fungal patterns, a new tool for measuring hidradenitis suppurativa severity was created, and gene expression changes in male baldness suggest new treatments.
research Histologic and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Lichen Planopilaris and Correlation with Clinical Disease Severity
The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
research Testosterone and Female Sexuality: A Skeptical View
Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.
research Evaluation of Hair Cycle and Epidermal Turnover
The document concluded that there are differences in hair growth cycles and skin cell turnover rates, which can be measured with electronic equipment.