February 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” Alopecia Areata affects people of all ages worldwide, is likely caused by genetic and environmental factors, and can lead to stress and depression, highlighting the need for treatments that address both physical and mental health.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 Neo® improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms in a small group of patients.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies show promise for COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
23 citations,
December 2006 in “Evaluation and Program Planning” The document suggests a new model for evaluating public research that better captures the full value of knowledge creation and use, using PCOS research as an example.
2 citations,
October 1998 in “Family Practice” New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
221 citations,
January 2014 in “Human Reproduction” Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.
44 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata seriously lowers quality of life, especially affecting self-image, mental health, and social life.
288 citations,
June 2009 in “Human reproduction update” The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Twin research and human genetics” The 25Up study collected extensive data on mental disorders and related factors in Australian twins and siblings to investigate the genetics of psychiatric illnesses.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” Ashwagandha serum improves hair health and quality of life in people with hair loss.
24 citations,
March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable and valid way to measure the impact of skin conditions on quality of life in Saudi patients.
65 citations,
January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
2 citations,
March 2019 in “PubMed” A new tool helps lupus patients and doctors better track symptoms and quality of life.
38 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” EVG staining is a valuable, simple, and cost-effective method for diagnosing various skin conditions in dermatopathology.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Health and Medicine” Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” Lifestyle changes and medical treatment can help manage PCOS symptoms in young adults.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
10 citations,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients experience moderate functional impairment related to disease severity and less satisfaction.