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Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
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research News in Brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research New Hair Care Ingredients Introduced in March 2011
Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Dermocosmetics for Maintaining Scalp and Hair Health
Shampoos have evolved to address individual hair and scalp needs, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride help with hair loss.
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Most Important Skin Diseases of Children: Their Diagnosis and Treatment
Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.
research Generation of an Integration-Free Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Line MUSIi010-A from Occipital Scalp Fibroblasts of a Male Patient with Androgenetic Alopecia
Scientists created MUSIi010-A, a stem cell line from a balding man's scalp, to study hair loss and develop potential treatments.
research Serum Vitamin Levels in Different Categories of Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects
Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
research Serum Elements Status of Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects Exposed to Cigarette Smoke or Alcohol
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
research The Influence of Valproic Acid Treatment on Hair and Serum Zinc Levels and Serum Biotinidase Activity
Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
research Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis in Trichotillomania Improves Outcome
Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
research Trichotillomania: Bizarre Pattern of Hair Loss in an 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
research Novel Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Incorporated With Ketoconazole-Coated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Green Tea Extract
The new anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles is more effective against dandruff.
research Hair Zinc and Chromium Levels Associated with Reduced Likelihood of Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Centenarians and Oldest-Old Adults
Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
research Home Remedies in Dermatology
Many people use home remedies for skin conditions, but there's limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.
research Telogen-Sparing Arthroconidia Involvement in an Adult Case of Endothrix Tinea Capitis
A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Hair Mineral Analysis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Mineral levels in hair don't significantly affect the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.
research Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Violaceum in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Tinea capitis should be considered in adults with scalp issues for proper treatment.
research A Retrospective Chart Review of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Patients at a Single Urban Institution
Most patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia at the reviewed institution were middle-aged Black women, often with no symptoms, and commonly treated with topical medications.
research Response to Falotico et al's 'Perils of Biotin Supplementation'
The authors agree they didn't discuss the risks of too much micronutrients and value the focus on biotin deficiency signs and treatment effectiveness.
research Serum Testosterone Levels and Clinical Signs of Hypogonadism in Men with Type 2 Diabetes
Men with type 2 diabetes often have low testosterone and signs of hypogonadism, especially if they are overweight.
research Keratosis Pilaris With Adjacent Haemosiderin Deposition: A Clue to Scurvy
A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
research Hair Mineral Analysis in Women with Telogen Effluvium
Women with Telogen Effluvium have lower levels of Zinc and Iron in their hair.
research Common Hair Problems: Dandruff and Androgenetic Alopecia
research Human Dermal Stem Cells Differentiate Into Functional Epidermal Melanocytes
Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
research Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
research Netherton's Syndrome: A Syndrome of Elevated IgE and Characteristic Skin and Hair Findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research Interventions for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Network Meta-Analysis
No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.