15 citations,
May 2003 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
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.
14 citations,
March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Drugs in R&D” Isotretinoin is effective for treating dissecting cellulitis, but recurrence is common.
10 citations,
October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
9 citations,
April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
7 citations,
May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
5 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
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,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” The report suggests that the same underlying issue in blood vessel support may cause angiokeratomas on both the scrotum and eyelids.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women who lost hair from childhood head radiation are more likely to face mental health issues than men.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Neurobiology of Stress” Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
1 citations,
April 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” People with certain skin diseases have higher levels of the hormone prolactin in their blood.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” Zaleya pentandra extracts, especially acetone, may be useful for new medicines and food industry applications.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.
December 2023 in “Oxford medical case reports” Standard treatment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria was ineffective over five years.
December 2023 in “Scientific reports” Fermented soy protein may help prevent bone loss by affecting bone cell activity.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” SLFC can improve scalp health and reduce sensitive scalp symptoms.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Chitosan slows root hair growth and causes a buildup of callose at low concentrations, but at high concentrations, it only inhibits growth without callose buildup.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.