research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Kerion
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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300-330 / 730 results research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair
External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
research Telogen Effluvium Following Application of Selenium Disulfide in the Guinea Pig
Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
research Finding Evidence of the Efficacy and Safety of Selenium in Treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Systematic Literature Review
Selenium's effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis is inconclusive.
research Selenium's Role on Thyroid Autoimmunity and Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly
Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
research Effectiveness of Medicated Shampoo Against Hair Loss
Medicated shampoos can help reduce hair loss associated with dandruff.
research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp
A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
research Alopecia
Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
research Health Survey of Boreal Caribou (Rangifer Tarandus Caribou) in Northeastern British Columbia, Canada
Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
research An Unusual Case of Cheyletiellosis in a Persian Cat and Its Therapeutic Management
A Persian cat and its owner fully recovered from Cheyletiellosis after treatment.
research Green Hair Discoloration Due to Selenium Sulfide
Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
research Monilethrix
A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
research Yellow Hair Following Sequential Application of Bacitracin Zinc and Selenium Sulfide: Report of Acquired Xanthotrichosis and Review of Yellow Hair Discoloration
Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
research The Infected Hairs of Tinea Capitis Due to Microsporum Canis: Demonstration of Uniqueness of the Hair Cuticle by Scanning Electron Microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Benefit of a Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo in Subjects of Any Phototype and Hair Type Presenting with Dandruff
Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
research Effects of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation in Pregnant Cashmere Goats on the Development of Offspring Hair Follicles
Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
research A Case of Acute Telogen Effluvium After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research What's New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
research Effect of Oral Selenium Supplementation on Hair Health of Patients with Beta Thalassemia Major
research Alleviation of Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Myopathy by Nano Selenium/Nano CoQ10 Platform with Simvastatin in Hyperlipidemic Rats: Comprehensive Outlook
Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.
research Distribution of Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Zinc in Occipital and Frontal Hair Zones and Hormonal Profiles in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
research The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on the Course of Autoimmune Diseases
Diet and lifestyle changes can help manage autoimmune diseases by reducing inflammation and supporting immune health.
research The Latest Reports on Androgenetic Alopecia
New treatments for common hair loss are needed.
research Host Genetic Susceptibility and Impacts of Dietary Factors on COVID-19
Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
research Serum Elements Status of Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects Exposed to Cigarette Smoke or Alcohol
research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
research Slow Progress in Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
research Ketoconazole in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.