Combining dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining improves diagnosis and treatment of hair fungal infections.
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
Ganoderma Lucidum extract and ganoderic acid A can help prevent hair loss.
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
Collagen peptides may help maintain hair growth and could be beneficial for hair loss conditions.
COVID-19 patients with hair loss experienced more cognitive issues and these issues were linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress.
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February 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.
June 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Dermoscopy is useful for tracking alopecia areata treatment, with yellow dots and new vellus hairs being good indicators of hair regrowth.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, combined with antiandrogen therapy, could improve treatment and reduce side effects for genetic hair loss.