January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
3 citations,
February 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
December 2023 in “International journal of ophthalmology” The technique effectively improved upper eyelid symmetry in patients with mild and moderate blepharoptosis.
2 citations,
February 1991 The book provides detailed information on various skin cosmetic surgery methods and patient care.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
29 citations,
December 2004 in “Developmental biology” cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “iScience” Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
December 2023 in “Ophtha Therapy” Eyebrow lifts are effective for facial rejuvenation but may leave visible scars.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.
165 citations,
September 2003 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
8 citations,
September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
5 citations,
June 2016 in “Twin research and human genetics” Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
11 citations,
June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose minoxidil helps hair grow longer and thicker in people with short anagen syndrome.
94 citations,
October 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergens show specific patterns related to season, gender, and age, which can help in developing allergy avoidance plans.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” FFA in men shows unique features and treatment results vary widely.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
14 citations,
March 2015 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Individualized assessment and meticulous planning are crucial for successful brow and upper eyelid surgery.
56 citations,
July 2014 in “PloS one” SARMs may be an effective treatment for a certain type of breast cancer by blocking cancer growth and spread.
June 2024 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Baricitinib successfully treated myasthenia gravis and alopecia in a patient.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” A protein called FGF9 helps regenerate hair follicles in mice after skin damage, and increasing FGF9 could potentially help human hair growth.
January 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.