research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
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research Transepidermal UV Radiation of Scalp Skin Ex Vivo Induces Hair Follicle Damage That Is Alleviated by Topical Treatment with Caffeine
Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
research A Novel Therapeutic Paradigm for Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata
New treatments targeting immune pathways show promise for severe hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
research Eyebrow Loss
Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis
New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
research Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Acid Might Be Ineffective in Recalcitrant Alopecia Totalis Regardless of Using a Microneedle Roller to Increase Skin Penetration
Photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid is ineffective for treating alopecia totalis.
research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
research A Pilot Split-Scalp Study of Combined Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Treating Male Pattern Hair Loss
Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Efficacy of Fractional Lasers in Treating Alopecia: A Literature Review
Fractional lasers seem effective and safe for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best treatment methods.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Review of Congenital, Acquired, and Drug-Associated Etiologies for Elongation of the Eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research A Rare Repigmentation Pattern in a Vitiligo Patient: A Clue to an Epidermal Stem-Cell Reservoir of Melanocytes?
Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
research Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus: Review on the Entity and Therapeutic Approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Contact Sensitizers in Benign Dermatoses
Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
research Essential Thrombocythemia: The Dermatologic Point of View
Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.
research Vesicles: Potential Nano Carriers for the Delivery of Skin Cosmetics
Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.
research Late-Onset Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study of 73 Patients from Taiwan
Late-onset alopecia areata in Taiwanese patients is more common in women, usually starts at age 57, often involves less than 10% hair loss, and may have a minimal link to thyroid issues.
research IL-12/IL-23 Neutralization Is Ineffective for Alopecia Areata in Mice and Humans
Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Medical Treatment of Non-Scarring Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
research Advances in Psoriasis Therapy
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research Minoxidil for Male-Pattern Baldness
research Developing Formulations for Drug Follicular Targeting: Nanoemulsions Loaded with Minoxidil and Clove Oil
Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.