20 citations,
November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
9 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
5 citations,
October 2021 in “BioMed Research International” Noncrosslinked hyaluronic acid helps human hair cells grow and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
4 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a quick and reliable way to diagnose hair loss in women.
3 citations,
June 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Microneedling helps with hair loss, especially with 5% minoxidil, but more high-quality research is needed.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The convention discussed various skin conditions and treatments, and highlighted the importance of vaccinations for patients on immune-altering medications.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart other hair loss conditions from common hair loss.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
December 2020 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” Rumex japonicas Houttuyn ethanol extract helps increase hair growth and protect against hair damage.
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia have shorter hair follicles and more c-kit, a stem cell factor receptor, which could predict how the condition progresses.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
102 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
82 citations,
March 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
74 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
61 citations,
April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
61 citations,
July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
56 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
53 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.