March 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” High levels of ceruloplasmin might indicate more severe toenail fungus.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp clarifying shampoo can help reduce hair loss and improve hair volume.
50 citations,
May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
36 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
18 citations,
January 1978 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
14 citations,
January 1990 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.
12 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical 1% sildenafil is not recommended for treating alopecia areata in children.
11 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Injecting non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid into the face improved skin hydration, texture, pores, and reduced wrinkles.
11 citations,
October 2003 in “PubMed” Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.
9 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
8 citations,
October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
7 citations,
December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
4 citations,
June 2022 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” Pacific oyster peptides may help wounds heal without scars.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Millet seed oil may help hair grow by activating certain cell growth signals.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Taking oral vitamin D and applying topical minoxidil together can better treat female pattern hair loss than using either treatment alone.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Younger Jordanians know more about rosemary, often using it for hair and stomach issues.
July 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Anabolic-androgenic steroids harm male hormone levels, sperm, metabolism, and can cause acne, hair loss, and breast growth.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Low-intensity ultrasound may protect hair follicles from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” HPLC may detect prediabetes and diabetes earlier than Immunoturbidimetry because it shows higher A1c levels.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
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November 1997 in “Nutrition” One-third of patients on home nutrition had micronutrient deficiencies, with iron deficiency being most common, but serious issues were rare.
38 citations,
August 2012 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have internal daily clocks, and PER1 and PER3 genes may indicate individual circadian rhythms.
38 citations,
September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.