Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
June 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
The new method provides more accurate vibrational frequencies for drug molecules than traditional models.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
61 citations,
October 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” The document says homoeopathic treatments are good for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but doesn't give proof.
94 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sensitive skin is often caused by nerve fibers and environmental factors, and can be managed with mild skincare and professional advice.
29 citations,
November 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Sensitive skin often causes discomfort, affects many people, especially women and older adults, and should be managed with careful product selection.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
6 citations,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
22 citations,
January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
November 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” The scalp serum reduced scalp discomfort and symptoms without affecting skin moisture loss.
5 citations,
April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
12 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications are rare with good planning and technique, but risks include infection, bleeding, and patient dissatisfaction.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
104 citations,
August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
43 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
28 citations,
November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
17 citations,
December 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
13 citations,
May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
61 citations,
October 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating common scalp disorders, which often have similar symptoms.