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January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The study found that expanded skin regenerates similarly to normal skin, with 77 genes playing a role in the process.
16 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
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September 1964 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.
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September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
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November 1982 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
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March 2020 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
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April 1965 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
6 citations,
February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
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May 2012 in “Andrologia” Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
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November 2014 The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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July 2010 in “Archives of internal medicine” A woman kept her eyelashes during chemotherapy possibly because of her glaucoma eye drops.
3 citations,
May 1980 in “American Journal of Nursing” Scalp tourniquets did not significantly prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
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October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The exact identity of skin stem cells and how skin cells differentiate is not fully known.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Chemotherapy with docetaxel can cause painful nail and skin side effects that may lead to stopping treatment.
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.
November 2004 in “Medical Journal of Indonesia” Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Erbium YAG laser treatment, combined with conventional therapy, can effectively reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.