January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
February 1938 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Herbal depilatories are safer and cause fewer side effects than chemical ones for hair removal.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations,
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious heart complications.
February 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher leptin and lower vitamin D levels may contribute to male pattern baldness.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
21 citations,
March 2005 in “PubMed” 12 citations,
May 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of Kaposi varicelliform eruption are crucial to prevent severe complications.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.
143 citations,
January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
71 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
11 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
10 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “Turkish journal of medical sciences” Ischemic modified albumin could be a new indicator of oxidative stress in people with alopecia areata.
5 citations,
March 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 4 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.