July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
May 1993 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5 citations,
August 1999 in “Disease-a-month” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, and treatments may include hormone-blocking medications.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health and conditions like acne.
81 citations,
January 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Various treatments can improve post-acne scars, but results vary.
20 citations,
August 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Biologics show promise in treating various stubborn skin diseases, but more research and better reimbursement criteria are needed.
18 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
8 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
5 citations,
October 2022 in “Phenomics” Your skin is like an ecosystem, with its own community of microbes and substances that interact and affect its health.
1 citations,
May 2020 in “Reproductive Endocrinology” The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Adults with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome may have serious heart problems and need lifelong heart monitoring.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
59 citations,
May 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 58 citations,
March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv” Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
40 citations,
November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “Life” Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
15 citations,
July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Fluorescence can effectively measure acne treatment progress.
14 citations,
September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc pyrithione needs targeted delivery to the scalp for effective dandruff treatment.
10 citations,
June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A patient with PPP had rare skin reactions to adalimumab, which improved after stopping smoking and continuing acitretin.