10 citations,
June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
7 citations,
June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
6 citations,
December 2015 in “JAMA” The woman's high testosterone levels indicated PCOS, leading to treatment that improved her symptoms.
5 citations,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
5 citations,
May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “South African family practice” Platelet-rich plasma is considered safe but needs more research to prove its effectiveness in medical treatments.
60 citations,
September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
50 citations,
May 2019 in “Drugs” Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
46 citations,
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
40 citations,
November 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
30 citations,
September 2016 in “BMJ” Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
23 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The robotic hair restoration device had a high success rate and was faster than manual methods for Korean patients.
18 citations,
March 2017 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.
17 citations,
July 2017 in “International Journal of Behavioral Medicine” The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
10 citations,
November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
9 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Men need higher doses of botox than women and a different approach for facial aesthetics due to their unique facial features and muscle mass.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman's excessive hair growth and masculine features were due to a rare benign ovarian tumor and endometrial cancer, which improved after surgery.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner is better tolerated than salicylic acid and baby shampoos.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Twist2 is essential for proper skin healing and hair growth in developing mice.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
July 2022 in “International journal of surgery science” An elderly man had a rare, large skin cyst on his lower back, which was removed by surgery.
October 2020 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Leech therapy and Ayurvedic treatment can effectively regrow hair in recent Alopecia areata cases.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.