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research P35: Facility Cost Analysis in Outpatient Plastic Surgery: Implications for Aesthetic Surgery in the Academic Health Center
Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
research RP-HPLC Technique for Dutasteride Quantitative Estimation in Tablet Dosage Form: Formulation and Validation of Analytical Technique
A reliable method was developed to measure dutasteride in tablets accurately and consistently.
research Response of Drs. J. E. Pope and E. H. Makela to the Article 'Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia'
Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
research Visually Scoring Hirsutism
The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Nocturnal Eczema: Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Atopic Dermatitis and Future Research Directions
Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems, affecting their growth and behavior.
research Interferon in the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
research A Multicenter Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Oral Ciclosporin A in the Treatment of Canine Idiopathic Sebaceous Adenitis Compared with Conventional Topical Treatment
Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.
research Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: The Jury Is Still Out
More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
research Improvement in Scalp Hair Growth in Androgen-Deficient Women Treated with Testosterone: A Questionnaire Study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research The Effects of Narrowbands of Visible Light Upon Some Skin Disorders: A Review
Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
research A Review on Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Alopecia Areata
Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Inhibition of Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase with Finasteride: Sleep-Related Erections, Potency, and Libido in Healthy Men
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research Therapeutic Effect of Botulinum Toxin on Scalp Alopecia: Physiopathology and Reported Cases - A Systematic Review
Botulinum toxin's effectiveness for treating scalp alopecia is not well-supported due to insufficient data.
research Quantification of Hair Follicle Parameters Using Computer Image Analysis: A Comparison of Androgenetic Alopecia with Normal Scalp Biopsies
Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.
research An Emollient Plus Balm Is Useful for the Management of Xerosis in Cancer Patients: A Real-World, Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Study
An emollient PLUS balm with ADE-G1 significantly improved skin dryness and quality of life in cancer patients with xerosis.
research Assessing the Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid for the Treatment of Submental Fat: A Three-Dimensional Study
Deoxycholic acid effectively reduces double chin fat with temporary side effects and high patient satisfaction.
research Forensic Chemical Study on Human Hair: Identification of Hair Spray and Hair Growth Promoter Brands by Components Remaining on Human Hair
Chemical analysis of hair products on human hair can help identify specific brands and link suspects to victims.
research Quantitative Analysis of the Anatomical Changes in the Scalp and Hair Follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI reveals thinner scalps and smaller hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Dermatology
Skin diseases are common and can significantly affect people's lives; better outcome measures and ethical clinical trials are needed to improve dermatology care.
research A Segmental Approach to Scoring Hair Density from Global Images: Introducing the Scalp Coverage Scoring Method for Clinical Trials and Practice
The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
research Staining of Human Skin With RGB Trichrome Unveils a Proteoglycan-Enriched Zone in the Hair Dermal Sheath
A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.
research Therapeutic Effect of Combined Platelet-Rich Plasma Strategies on Morphea
Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
research Neuroimaging of Sleep and Depression
Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
research Lyophilized Growth Factor Intralesional Injection in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Study
Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
research Assessment of Hair Loss: Clinical Relevance of Hair Growth Evaluation Methods
Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
research The Physical and Physiological Effects of Vacuum Massage on Different Skin Layers: Current Literature Status
Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Adipose Stem Cell Exosome: Next Generation Regenerative Aesthetics and Therapeutics for Scalp and Hair
Adipose Stem Cell-derived Exosomes (ASCE) could potentially be used for hair loss treatment and scalp rejuvenation, as they have shown to increase hair length, thickness, and count, and improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.