6 citations,
March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Sarcoidosis can cause severe high calcium levels, hair loss, and kidney failure.
6 citations,
October 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl had a rare allergic reaction to a hair regrowth treatment.
6 citations,
April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Renal transplant patients on tacrolimus and sirolimus may develop acne keloidalis nuchae.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
6 citations,
August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
6 citations,
October 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems, including serious conditions, and patients should be monitored closely.
6 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Combining Ficlatuzumab and Gefitinib can cause severe hair loss.
6 citations,
August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
6 citations,
March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
6 citations,
September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and inhaled budesonide.
6 citations,
June 2000 in “Psychiatric Services” Maintaining sexual health after menopause is possible with patient approaches, hormone supplements, and therapy, despite needing more research.
5 citations,
December 2022 in “The journal of the Intensive Care Society/Journal of the Intensive Care Society” Transgender patients in critical care need better-trained medical staff and specific guidelines.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have abnormal thyroid hormones, thyroid antibodies, antinuclear antibodies, low vitamin D, and high C-reactive protein levels.
5 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry” Taking high doses of Cyproterone acetate significantly increases the risk of meningioma in females.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
5 citations,
December 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Bariatric surgery improves skin conditions and metabolism but may cause nutritional deficiencies and hair loss.
5 citations,
March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.
5 citations,
December 2018 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Some burn patients grew extra hair in areas treated with pressure garments or silicone.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Acute medicine & surgery” Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
5 citations,
April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.
5 citations,
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Versican is important for hair growth and could help find new hair regrowth treatments.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ergonomic improvements in hair transplant surgery reduce discomfort for surgeons and may improve patient outcomes.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Italian guidelines recommend using trichoscopy for diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil for hair loss.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata are more likely to get migraines, and vice versa.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” The document reported a case of secondary syphilis in a 24-year-old HIV-infected man who has sex with men (MSM), highlighting the increased risk and altered disease progression in this population. The patient presented with a non-painful rash and "moth eaten" alopecia, following a resolved genital ulcer. Diagnosis was confirmed with serologic tests, and treatment with benzathine penicillin was administered. The study emphasized that while clinical manifestations of syphilis in HIV-infected individuals were similar, lesions could be more aggressive, and serologic tests remained reliable for diagnosis and monitoring treatment response. Regular serologic follow-up was necessary to ensure treatment success.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a patient with severe hair loss and improved their quality of life without side effects.