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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
11 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Virology” Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
December 2004 in “Medicine” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
February 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Taking 2.5mg of finasteride daily can effectively improve hair loss in 62% of women, especially those pre-menopause or with less severe hair loss.
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
232 citations,
December 2005 in “Andrology” PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.
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September 1998 in “Eye” Orbital decompression surgery for Graves' orbitopathy caused double vision in 19% of patients, with similar rates for two surgical methods.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The document provides guidelines to standardize and improve laser hair removal practices.
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July 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Aldh1a2 and Aldh1a3 are involved in making retinoic acid in hair follicles and have different roles in hair growth.
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March 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Using specific cleansers and moisturizers with niacinamide improves men's skin hydration and health.
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
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April 2009 in “Agricultural sciences in China/Agricultural Sciences in China” Hoxc13 gene expression and skin thickness change similarly during cashmere goat hair follicle development.
7 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
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January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
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March 2011 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective and safe for Asian skin with proper techniques and care.
Preparing and learning about menopause can improve women's quality of life as they approach this phase.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A new gel helps grow mature eggs in a lab that can be fertilized and develop further.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Clean and sterile gloves showed no difference in scalp contamination during hair transplant surgery.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller reticle sizes are as accurate as the standard size for measuring hair density in hair restoration.
January 2015 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Chemical peeling and dermabrasion improve skin texture and appearance when done correctly.
39 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.