April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The researchers reported that combining stromal vascular fraction (SVF) with fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly improved burn scar outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to using the laser alone.
In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital's dermatology department, researchers reported frequent prescription errors and incomplete information, such as missing drug routes and usage, with significant instances of polypharmacy and potential drug interactions, emphasizing the need for improved rational drug usage practices.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this retrospective cohort study, 53.8% of adult rosacea patients who started CGRP monoclonal antibodies for migraines experienced improvement in papules/pustules and erythema/flushing, although moderate adverse events were noted, suggesting these antibodies may benefit rosacea symptoms.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and quality of life, especially in younger adults.
March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine” This case study highlights a delayed diagnosis of Sheehan's syndrome in a woman with post-partum hemorrhage history, emphasizing the importance of considering non-specific symptoms and menstrual history for diagnosis.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
January 2023 in “IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology” This review discusses immunomodulatory formulations to address post-COVID conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
December 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report highlights the importance of considering an ovarian steroid cell tumor diagnosis in young women with increased testosterone after ruling out polycystic ovarian syndrome.
November 2022 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” The researchers reported that COVID-induced telogen effluvium can occur after both severe and mild infections, potentially presenting earlier than other causes, and necessitates specific patient management due to its psychological impact.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” This case report documents a rare instance of hair loss associated with isoniazid initiation in a 32-year-old male undergoing antitubercular treatment.
November 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes specific cases of body hair transplantation using long hair grafts, reporting that this technique may produce natural results by considering hair characteristics, curvature management, and strategic placement.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the available options for camouflaging hair loss and thinning, discussing their advantages and disadvantages, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
July 2022 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” This narrative describes a dialogue between a nephrologist and a patient about skin darkening during dialysis, highlighting cultural sensitivity and the importance of addressing cosmetic concerns in medical care.
This study reports isolated clitoral hood hair-thread tourniquet syndrome, highlighting the importance of suspicion in females with prominent clitoral hood and genital pain to facilitate timely intervention and tissue preservation.
This article reviews management strategies for nonscarring and scarring alopecias, noting insufficient evidence-based guidelines for scarring types due to their rarity.
This study found that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors had the highest association with erectile dysfunction reports among medications analyzed in the FDA's national pharmacovigilance database.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews evidence-based complementary strategies to enhance hair regrowth after post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium, emphasizing psychological support, patient education, nutrition, and both topical and injectable hair growth stimulators.
This book details regenerative medicine, cellular therapy, and tissue engineering, discussing applications of mesenchymal stem cells and Platelet Rich Plasma, but reports no new findings; it serves as an informative resource for medical professionals.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes a middle-aged man with niacinamide-induced poikilodermatous flushing observed on the neck, established through clinical and dermatoscopic evaluation.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that older males and those with previous skin cancer or a history of outdoor work had an increased risk of skin cancer or its precursors.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights the adverse effects of unmonitored bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the need for patient education about its safety and efficacy compared to FDA-regulated hormones.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers using the Flo app data found that bloating was the most frequently reported symptom and main predictor of PCOS among women from various countries.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article comments on previous studies linking severe androgenetic alopecia to increased vulnerability to COVID-19 and highlights ongoing research into antiandrogen therapies as potential treatments.
This ongoing study is exploring the potential effectiveness of Adiantum capillus-veneris, a medicinal herb, in treating COVID-19 symptoms, but it reports no new results yet.
In the Ovulation and Menstruation Health Pilot Study, multimodal recruitment strategies effectively increased racial diversity and survey completion rates for studying menstrual disorders like PCOS.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study of photobiomodulation therapy devices for androgenetic alopecia found variable improvements in hair grade across different skin types and devices, suggesting a need for larger, more comprehensive trials.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” This study found that all participating depressed women in the sample had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, suggesting a possible association between vitamin D levels and depression among women in Iraq.
January 2020 in “Current trends in diagnosis & treatment” This review discusses the off-label use of drugs and emphasizes the need for standardized guidelines due to varying international regulations and safety concerns, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Oncogen” This report suggests that for prostate cancer patients with cardiovascular disease, prescribing the GnRH antagonist degarelix may reduce cardiac events compared to using GnRH agonists, although prescribing should consider potential cardiac risks, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions or older age.