1 citations,
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
December 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” Ayurvedic treatment significantly improved hair loss in a 17-year-old male.
January 2023 in “Journal of men's health” Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
219 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
79 citations,
September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
66 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology” Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
41 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
32 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
28 citations,
January 2021 in “Parkinsonism & related disorders (Online)/Parkinsonism & related disorders” Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.
25 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
23 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast did not work for treating severe alopecia areata.
22 citations,
September 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost can cause longer, thicker, darker eyelashes and eyebrows.
21 citations,
August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
19 citations,
September 2002 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Topical tacrolimus did not regrow hair in alopecia universalis patients.
17 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
15 citations,
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
14 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
11 citations,
July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
7 citations,
April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.