August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Alopecia Areata severely impacts mental health, causing anxiety and depression, affecting quality of life.
23 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The three-layer microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil into the skin, showing potential as a safe and efficient treatment for hair loss.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
October 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The cat's ear and skin issues improved significantly after 10 days of treatment.
October 2022 in “MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” PRP effectively treats hair loss, especially when combined with microneedling or minoxidil.
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
September 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib effectively reduces hair loss in severe alopecia areata with mild side effects.
November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” A stable and simple finasteride suspension was developed that retains over 94.3% of its concentration for up to 90 days and doesn't significantly increase occupational exposure, but safety measures are still advised.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
2 citations,
October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
8 citations,
December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.
January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology online journal” Genital rejuvenation is becoming popular for improving genital appearance and function in both men and women.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” Bimatoprost 0.03% helps grow eyebrow hair.
9 citations,
August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.
Optical Coherence Tomography has potential in diagnosing hair loss and monitoring blood clotting, and could be improved for deeper tissue observation and better hair loss understanding.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
85 citations,
December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
38 citations,
December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
21 citations,
September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
14 citations,
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
8 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.