February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
April 2008 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The book gives a basic overview of mesotherapy and fat-dissolving injections but lacks detailed guidance and effectiveness comparisons for practitioners.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes widespread hair loss without patches and needs a scalp biopsy for diagnosis.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
522 citations,
January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
421 citations,
April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
391 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
329 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
299 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
290 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
275 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
273 citations,
May 2017 in “The Lancet” Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
204 citations,
May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
192 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.
191 citations,
May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Essential oils in cosmetics can offer benefits but may cause allergies and should be used carefully.
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September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.