8 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
7 citations,
July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Medicine” Combining light therapy and microneedling shows promise for treating female hair loss.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Microneedling combined with skinbooster effectively treats striae rubrae, with confocal microscopy confirming collagen changes.
7 citations,
February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp disorders.
7 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.
7 citations,
January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Ferrous Ferric Chloride may improve skin cell function and increase hair growth in mice.
7 citations,
November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
6 citations,
January 2020 in “The Aging Male” Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.
6 citations,
September 2019 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” RCS-01 therapy is safe and may improve skin structure by affecting gene expression.
6 citations,
December 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Wnt5a may contribute to psoriasis by reducing skin cell growth, blocking skin cell maturation, and increasing inflammation.
6 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can improve hair density in people with androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to find out who it works best for.
6 citations,
February 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
6 citations,
October 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” The water extract of Bituminaria bituminosa, high in phenolic compounds, shows strong antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.
6 citations,
April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
6 citations,
May 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
6 citations,
September 1988 in “Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy” Minoxidil caused a severe rash in a patient, which improved after stopping the drug.
5 citations,
February 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
5 citations,
February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” African baobab fruit is a good source of antioxidants and micronutrients, but too much can cause laxative effects.
5 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
5 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
5 citations,
October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
5 citations,
January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.
5 citations,
January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.