research Use of Spironolactone in Dermatology: Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
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research The Hair Growing Effect of Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and stimulating hair follicles.
research Recent Developments in the Treatment of Obesity with Particular Reference to Semistarvation Ketogenic Regimens
The document concludes that a high-protein, low-carb diet can lead to significant weight loss but requires caution and further research.
research Determination of Cystine and Cysteine in Altered Human Hair Fibers
Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
research Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil
Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
research The Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin-Minoxidil Inclusion Complex Improves the Cardiovascular and Proliferative Adverse Effects of Minoxidil in Male Rats: Implications in the Treatment of Alopecia
A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
research Cladosporium Scalp Infection in an 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Cutaneous Fungal Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research Determination of Minoxidil by Bleaching the Permanganate Carrier Solution in a Flow-Based Spectrophotometric System
The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
research Potentiometric Determination of Minoxidil in Topical Use Pharmaceutical Samples
Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research Introducing Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing Energy Disrupting Human Tissue Metabolism
Hydrocolloid wound dressings emit energy that affects human tissue metabolism.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Camellia Seed Cake Extract in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6 Mice
Camellia seed cake extract helps hair grow by affecting cell growth and growth factor levels.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Presenting as Obscure Patchy Hair Loss Due to Daily Antifungal Shampoo Use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Efficacy and Safety of Glucocorticoids in the Treatment of Progressive Muscular Dystrophy in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.
research Hair Mineral Analysis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Mineral levels in hair don't significantly affect the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.
research Positive Impact of Fish Oil on Diabetic and Hypercholesterolemic Skin Disorders
Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
research Serious Complication of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious heart complications.
research Clinico-Mycological Profile and Trichoscopic Findings Among Pediatric Tinea Capitis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study from Northern India
Trichoscopy is a valuable, quick, and non-invasive tool for diagnosing tinea capitis in children.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
research The Expression of Phosphorus-Responsive Genes Is Related to Root Hair Growth
Certain genes may promote longer root hairs in plants when phosphorus is low.
research Patient Care
The Beverly Hills Diet is unhealthy and can cause serious health issues; pharmacists should advise against it and asthmatics should avoid nonprescription antihistamines.
research Development of a Predictive Model for Iron Levels in Bovine Muscle Tissue Using Hair as a Predictor
Hair can accurately predict iron levels in cattle muscle, helping diagnose mineral imbalances.
research Influence of Environmental Factors on Androgenic Alopecia Occurrence
Environmental factors and grain products affect hair loss, with low cobalt in hair possibly predicting the condition.
research Biodiversity and Microorganisms Variation of Endemic Duku (Lansium Domesticum Corr.) Rhizosphere in the Wet and Dry Main Growing Site in Jambi, Indonesia
Microbial communities in Duku plant roots vary between wet and dry habitats, affecting plant health.
research PX-12 Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation to Treat Psoriasis
PX-12 may help treat psoriasis by blocking inflammation and cell death.
research Lethal Dose Examination and Effect of Different Part Extracts of Ageratum Conyzoides L on Hematology and Serum Electrolytes of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Ageratum conyzoides may lower blood sugar and improve blood lipid levels in diabetic rats.