July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
April 2023 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” The document concludes that four related skin diseases, which often occur together, are caused by blocked hair follicles.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin organoids with NCSTN mutation show changes in hair follicle development and higher inflammation, key features of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
Sesa oil, Keshking oil, and Parachute oils were the most available hair loss treatments in Bhilai-Durg city during 2011-12.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with SLE experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and DIF did not help identify lupus.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
21 citations,
September 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” A blood test level of 3.2 ng/mL of Antimüllerian hormone is good for identifying polycystic ovarian morphology in European women aged 25–45.
8 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The PRP-like cosmetic with biomimetic peptides is potentially effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermoscopy helps distinguish between scarring and non-scarring hair loss and accurately diagnoses hair and scalp conditions without needing hair plucking.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
August 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Inositol was more effective than Metformin in treating symptoms of PCOS in women.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
16 citations,
January 1989 in “Springer eBooks” Cyproterone acetate effectively treats female hair loss by increasing healthy hair and decreasing unhealthy hair, but doesn't change hair thickness.
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February 2022 in “European journal of endocrinology” The method can measure multiple hormones in women's hair and may help identify hormone-related health issues.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has greatly improved since 1992, moving from obvious grafts to unnoticeable hair transplants, thanks to better knowledge and dedication to excellence.
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June 1990 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Adding chemotherapy to tamoxifen improves survival for older breast cancer patients with positive nodes.
49 citations,
August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.
39 citations,
August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
32 citations,
October 2004 in “Pharmacotherapy” Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C can cause serious side effects, some different from those reported in clinical trials.
28 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
26 citations,
July 1995 in “Neurobiology of Aging” Finasteride affects prostate weights and pituitary activity differently with age.
25 citations,
December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some treatments like pentoxifylline with topical corticosteroids might work for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to find the best one.
20 citations,
June 2016 in “Magnesium research” Hair follicles help magnesium get through the skin more effectively.
12 citations,
November 2004 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can prevent hair graying in mice.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Gentamicin penetrates pig skin better through open hair follicles than blocked ones.