Griseofulvin is still the best treatment for tinea capitis.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
May 2017 in “Psychiatric news” BPH medications may increase the risk of self-harm and depression, especially in the first 18 months.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early and late matrix progenitors in hair follicles create different cell layers, with early ones forming the companion layer and later ones forming the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists created a tiny, 3D model of a hair follicle that grows and acts like a real one.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
Injecting a person's own skin cells back into their skin is a promising, safe, and affordable treatment for skin disorders.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adult skin cells can be used to create new hair in a lab.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both atopy and eosinophilia are linked to more severe hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Jasmine extract helps skin cell growth and makes artificial skin thicker, especially when used with skin-derived precursors.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Combining UVB irradiation and anti-CD154 antibody improves hair follicle transplant survival.
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical case reports” Docetaxel treatment for breast cancer can cause permanent hair loss.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
October 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
September 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The baby's rash and hair loss were cured with zinc supplements and better skin care.
September 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The 7-month-old boy has a persistent rash that doesn't improve with typical skin treatments.
January 2015 in “Endocrine updates” Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stem cells show promise for nerve injury treatment, but more research is needed before human use.
August 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica” Different forms of finasteride dissolve and remain stable differently, affecting capsule quality.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Multiple plasma donations do not change donors' biochemical parameters.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A botanical extract may help manage hair loss from chemotherapy by preventing cell death in hair follicles.
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair follicle cloning is possible but faces many challenges before it can replace traditional hair transplants.
December 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss experienced anxiety, depression, and sexual problems, which sometimes continued after stopping the medication.
October 2013 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology/International journal of pediatric endocrinology” A boy with early puberty and laughing seizures was treated, stopping seizures and slowing puberty.
September 2013 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, reducing relapse rates and disability progression.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. James Harris successfully incorporated Follicular Unit Extraction into his hair restoration practice, offering more surgical options and achieving natural results with the help of a team approach.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” Safflower extract increases melanin production in certain skin cells without harming them.