research Plica Neuropathica: Matting of Hair
A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
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research Alopecia Universalis Following Interferon Alfa-2b and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C
A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
research Sheehan Syndrome Leading to Acute Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure: A Case Report
Untreated Sheehan's Syndrome caused severe heart failure in a woman, which improved with hormone and heart failure treatment.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Systemic Targeted Anticancer Therapy
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical Therapy for Hair Loss: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
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New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.
research Experimental Aspects Concerning the Laser Action on Living Tissue
Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
research Metoprolol
Metoprolol and propranolol may cause hair loss.
research Contact Allergic Dermatitis to Quinine in an Anti-Hair Loss Lotion
A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
research Finasteride and Male Infertility: A Case for Prospective Collaborative Research Databases
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Drug-Associated Alopecia
Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
research Influence of Spironolactone Treatment on Endothelial Function in Non-Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Spironolactone improved blood vessel function and cholesterol levels in non-obese women with PCOS.
research Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
research Treatment of Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil
Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research Stem Cells and Alopecia: A Review of Pathogenesis
Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
research Hair Loss During Lithium Treatment
Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
research Regulation of Receptor Binding Specificity of FGF9 by an Autoinhibitory Homodimerization
FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
research Secondary Infertility Due to Use of Low-Dose Finasteride
Low-dose finasteride may cause fertility issues, but stopping it can improve sperm quality and lead to pregnancy.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Contact Alopecia: Improvement of Alopecia with Discontinuation of Fluocinolone Oil in Individuals Allergic to Balsam Fragrance
Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in a Prepubertal Boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
research Alopecia as a Side Effect of Antituberculosis Drugs
Some tuberculosis drugs may cause hair loss, but hair might regrow after treatment or changing the drugs.
research T-Cell Reconstitution After Thymus Xenotransplantation Induces Hair Depigmentation and Loss
T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
research Anidulafungin-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.