research Trichotillomania: A 2003 Review
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
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research Development of a New GC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Metformin in Human Hair
A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.
research The Aetiopathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris: What's New?
Acne is caused by multiple factors including oil production, bacteria, inflammation, and possibly diet and environment.
research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
research Dermatosis Associated with Menopause
Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.
research Brain Allopregnanolone Induces Marked Scratching Behavior in Diet-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model
A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
research Update on Psychodermatological Disorders
Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.
research Role of Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone on Age-Related Differences in Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Rats
Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
research The Potential for Occupational Exposure of Veterinarians to Ketamine Resulting in Positive Drug Tests
Veterinarians could test positive for ketamine from work exposure, not just substance abuse.
research A Review of the Role of Psychiatrists and Pediatricians in Outpatient Treatment of Adolescents with Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
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.
research Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions of the Population Towards Vitamin D in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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.
research Sebum Production: Analysis, Impact, and Measurement Methods
Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.
research Monocyclic Aromatic Compounds: Synthesis and Biological Activities
Monocyclic aromatic compounds are important for developing various drugs and treatments.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research A Review on Polyherbal and Supplemental Approach to Treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Phytotherapeutic compounds and supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
research The Stag as a Historical Source of Materia Medica
Stag parts were historically used in medicine for various health issues.
research From Hair Color to Diagnosis
Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
research Health Is Wealth and Wealth Is Pugos Nutrition
Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
research Antinociceptive Activity of Adiantum Capillus in Experimental Animals
Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Building and Crossing the Translational Bridge: 2016 Alopecia Areata Research Summit Highlights
The summit aimed to speed up finding treatments for alopecia areata.
research Recent Japanese Studies of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is more common than previously thought, with increasing diagnosed cases.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Hair Melanocytes as Neuro-Endocrine Sensors—Pigments for Our Imagination
Hair melanocytes help the skin respond to stress and regulate hair pigmentation.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals a Senescence-Associated IL-6/CCR6 Axis Driving Radiodermatitis
Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
research Dramatic And Persistent Loss Of Eyelashes
If a child is losing a lot of eyelashes and it keeps happening, doctors should look carefully at their health history because it might be a sign of a different health problem.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Melanin Production
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.