September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
52 citations,
May 2009 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Hair loss and polyneuropathy improved, but severe vision impairment persisted.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
May 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Amra Beej Majja Churna may help improve Vitamin B12 levels and symptoms in vegans.
45 citations,
September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
May 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Epidermal stem cells show promise for treating orthopedic injuries and diseases.
September 2021 in “Assay and drug development technologies” Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
26 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
8 citations,
August 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Follow the latest international guidelines to assess and manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome effectively.
6 citations,
August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
4 citations,
November 2023 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” The guideline refines PCOS diagnosis, promotes a healthy lifestyle, reviews treatments, and stresses long-term follow-up.
October 2020 in “Revista médica sinergía/Revista médica sinergia” Alopecia areata is a complex condition causing hair loss, linked to genetics and immune system issues, and may be related to other autoimmune diseases; treatments vary in effectiveness.
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 59 citations,
August 2018 in “The oncologist” Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
49 citations,
July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
21 citations,
January 2015 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of cancer survivorship” People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
19 citations,
June 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.
15 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in Jeddah know about Vitamin D and its sources but are unclear on how much they need daily, and while many women take supplements, attitudes towards increasing Vitamin D levels vary.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp cooling and treatments like minoxidil can help manage hair loss from cancer therapy.
1 citations,
March 2012 in “Revue neurologique” Proper diet management is crucial for preventing severe symptoms in phenylketonuria.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
December 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp cooling reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss without increasing risk of skin metastases.