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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and scalp infections are common and can lead to hair loss, requiring careful diagnosis to manage properly.
20 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
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April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
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October 2013 in “BMC dermatology” VEGF gel increases hair growth but may have potential toxicity.
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November 2002 in “Endocrine practice” The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.
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August 2023 in “Advanced Science” Nitric Oxide has potential in medicine, especially for infections and heart treatments, but its short life and delivery challenges limit its use.
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May 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.
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November 2016 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry” Dental erosion is common in adolescents and is linked to diet and higher socioeconomic status.
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July 2014 in “Cell stem cell” Stem cells can be primed to respond faster to injury through mTORC1 signaling, enhancing muscle regeneration.
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August 2022 in “Immunity” Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” One session of Low Level Laser Therapy before hair transplantation doesn't significantly improve hair growth.
45 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, with hyperpigmentation being the most common.
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15 citations,
January 2014 in “Medicinal chemistry” Some new isatin compounds could be strong cancer-fighting drugs because they fit well in cancer-related proteins and have good drug-like properties.
35 citations,
November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new variant of lichen planopilaris causing diffuse hair thinning was identified.
56 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
73 citations,
January 2013 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.
January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
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August 2007 in “Dermatologic surgery” New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
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December 2012 in “Epilepsia” Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
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208 citations,
July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
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.
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