September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
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July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
220 citations,
August 1988 in “Clinical endocrinology” Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.
197 citations,
June 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.
175 citations,
April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
155 citations,
June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
140 citations,
January 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Liposomes improve drug delivery and reduce skin irritation in dermatology.
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October 2009 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” Foals with Rhodococcus equi infection often have other health problems that lower their chances of survival.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
76 citations,
July 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.
72 citations,
December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.
69 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
65 citations,
January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
64 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of Immunology” Blocking the CXCR3 receptor reduces T cell accumulation in the skin and prevents hair loss in mice.
62 citations,
October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
60 citations,
September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
60 citations,
June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
57 citations,
January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
52 citations,
March 1979 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil can cause heart muscle damage in dogs.
48 citations,
March 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Some cats with sudden hair loss and tiredness might have cancer-related alopecia.
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
44 citations,
August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
44 citations,
March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.