32 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
32 citations,
December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice bran extract can potentially treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing the number of hair follicles.
30 citations,
January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
30 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
22 citations,
January 2015 in “The Cochrane library” DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of cancer survivorship” People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
16 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
14 citations,
April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
14 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Drugs in R&D” Isotretinoin is effective for treating dissecting cellulitis, but recurrence is common.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.
12 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
11 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
10 citations,
March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” COVID-19 patients often have skin issues like chilblain-like lesions and rashes, which can help in early diagnosis and sometimes indicate severe illness.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
8 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Annals of palliative medicine” New targeted cancer drugs can cause skin side effects, and managing them requires patient education and timely care.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design” Microsponges delivery system is a safe, versatile method for controlled drug release in various treatments.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
4 citations,
June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “Current Psychiatry Reviews” Family-based treatment is the best outpatient care for stable teens with anorexia, and more research is needed on medication and treatment effectiveness for young people with eating disorders.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Bimatoprost 0.03% is as effective as minoxidil 2% for eyebrow growth.
1 citations,
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.