April 2021 in “European medical journal” A COVID-19 patient had severe and long-lasting skin issues and unusual hair loss.
April 2021 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
March 2021 in “Cell stem cell” Skin cell behavior is influenced by the tightness of nearby cells, affecting their growth and development.
January 2021 in “Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy” Melatonin and minoxidil together may improve hair growth when applied to the skin.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's content could not be processed.
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
July 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document cannot be parsed, so there is no conclusion to summarize.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Non-Kuwaitis with COVID-19 had higher chances of severe outcomes than Kuwaitis.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's high testosterone and related symptoms were caused by overactive cells in her ovaries.
March 2020 in “Revista Eletrônica da Faculdade de Ceres” Latanoprost's effectiveness for hair growth is not confirmed but shows promise, needing more research.
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
December 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
May 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Age-related hair loss is linked to the decline and dysfunction of hair follicle stem cells.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway can help regenerate hair follicles during wound healing in mice, potentially improving regeneration after injury.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin grafts from related donors significantly healed chronic wounds in patients with a severe skin condition over a year.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.
The document concluded that home treatments are needed for hair loss control, but professionals should better understand how these treatments work.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
November 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Humans evolved to have less hair and more sweat glands than chimpanzees and macaques.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Older hair follicle stem cells have a reduced ability to renew themselves, leading to more hair loss.
January 2018 in “Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology” Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The hexosamine pathway helps maintain healthy skin by affecting the skin's structure and possibly increasing hair follicle stem cells.
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
May 2017 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Testosterone levels are not linked to erectile dysfunction in young and middle-aged men with HIV.
Both 5% minoxidil solution and milky lotion effectively and safely treat male hair loss, with the lotion being a good alternative for those sensitive to certain ingredients.