January 2024 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The abstract notes that while telogen effluvium—a condition causing diffuse hair loss—is triggered by stressors like significant weight loss, there is limited literature specifically exploring the connection between telogen effluvium and weight loss.
December 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study observed that patient-physician alignment on alopecia areata severity largely followed Japanese Dermatological Association criteria, yet alignment on treatment satisfaction was lower, with lack of efficacy as the main dissatisfaction reason.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that hair care products designed for coily/curly hair are significantly more expensive than those for straight hair, based on pricing data from Amazon.com. This indicates a need for equitable pricing to ensure access to affordable hair care for all hair types.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article addresses the definition, diagnosis, and characteristics of telogen effluvium, a form of diffuse hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2020 in “Risk Management and Healthcare Policy” Drinking alcohol 1-2 times a week may reduce urinary symptoms, but drinking more often might increase the risk.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” This article provides regulatory updates, legal briefs, and industry news, reporting no new clinical findings.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that NB-002, a novel topical antifungal, showed significant antifungal activity and clinically meaningful nail clearing in patients with mild to moderate distal subungual onychomycosis.
January 2023 in “Andrologia” This study found that American men undergoing fertility evaluation are older, more obese, and experience longer infertility durations than their Canadian counterparts, with potentially reversible factors being more prevalent in the US.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study reports that comorbidities and anti-androgen therapy were associated with lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rates among patients with androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need to promote vaccination within this group.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that neonatal occipital alopecia was associated with maternal age, delivery method, and gestational age, supporting the view that it is a physiological condition rather than an acquired alopecia.
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April 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study describes the prescribing habits of Spanish dermatologists, highlighting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the most common treatments for male AGA and postmenopausal female AGA.
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March 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that in Turkish participants, factors such as male gender, late-onset, and temporal-onset were linked with more severe hair graying.
November 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” In this chapter, the authors emphasize the significant therapeutic roles attributed to Allium tuberosum due to its rich phytochemicals, detailing potential benefits against various conditions like diabetes, cancer, and liver dysfunction, as well as its applications in anticoagulation, muscle cell proliferation, and sensory perception mediation.
April 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
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April 2008 in “Steroids” This study found that pregnane derivatives with higher lipophilicity, like compound 9d, had stronger androgen receptor binding and greater antiandrogenic effects in rats, correlating relative binding affinity with log P values.
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October 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that transgenic mice expressing HPV E6/E7 in the outer root sheath experience continuous hair follicle cycling due to delayed catagen entrance and insensitivity to telogen resting signals.
This study observed that both intradermotherapy with 5% minoxidil and topical minoxidil application resulted in perceived improvements in hair density and thickness among patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no significant difference between the two groups.
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June 1979 in “JAMA” This article discussed the ineffectiveness and dangers of implanting synthetic hair fibers for pattern baldness, noting they can cause severe infections, yet such clinics remain operational.
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses various dermatology mnemonics that can aid in memory retention for medical learners, with no new clinical results presented.
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March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study concluded that patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of serum ferritin and lactoferrin compared to controls, suggesting potential benefits of supplementation.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a gel containing minoxidil and aloe vera for alopecia treatment, finding that it was stable and non-irritant on albino rats, suggesting enhanced topical drug delivery over traditional solutions.
This chapter reviews the presence and roles of stem cells in various body systems, focusing on their lifelong function in animals and humans, and reports no new experimental findings.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This review discusses the role of immune privilege collapse in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata, emphasizing the potential for therapeutic manipulation of hair bulb immune privilege to offer new treatment options, and reports no new results.
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December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This clinical case study describes an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma developing within a giant epidermal cyst on the abdomen.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” This case study reports that localized telogen effluvium may be a cause of hair loss following hair transplantation, based on observations in two patients with diffuse hair shedding primarily in the frontal and temporal scalp areas.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reflects on the history and significance of the FDA's approval of topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia in men and women, dating back to 1988 and 1991 respectively.