January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy effectively visualizes scalp micropigmentation without invasive methods.
9 citations,
September 2006 in “Veterinary pathology” A dog with unusual skin lesions near its tail was successfully treated for a rare form of lupus.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
43 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair transplantation can lead to complications like pain, swelling, and rare serious issues, but risks can be reduced with careful practices.
The document explains different types of skin lesions and their characteristics, causes, and related conditions.
222 citations,
January 2005 in “Endocrine journal” Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.
155 citations,
June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
128 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
97 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
16 citations,
August 2014 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.
12 citations,
November 1970 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.
4 citations,
March 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Tree leaves and lichens can effectively indicate air pollution levels in cities.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Near-infrared LED light improves skin rejuvenation and hair growth better than white LED light.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
383 citations,
February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
193 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
170 citations,
September 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.