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18 citations,
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18 citations,
June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
18 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.
18 citations,
January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
18 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Familial factors affect hair loss types in Koreans, with M type in men, L type in women, and paternal factors influencing male hair loss more.
16 citations,
July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
16 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
16 citations,
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
15 citations,
June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
15 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry” Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
15 citations,
February 2019 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
15 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
14 citations,
September 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
14 citations,
October 2018 in “PloS one” Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
14 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
13 citations,
July 2011 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
12 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant boosts self-esteem and appearance satisfaction, especially in those with high self-esteem.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” About 5% of Thai university girls aged 17-19 have polycystic ovary syndrome, with moderate acne being a strong risk factor.
12 citations,
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12 citations,
September 2003 in “Current paediatrics” Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring and improve appearance, using medications that can have side effects.
12 citations,
December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sweet syndrome can be the only sign of hairy cell leukemia relapse.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
11 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Biomedical Semantics” The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.
11 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Half of hair restoration surgeons experience body discomfort, especially after follicular unit extraction procedures, and using ergonomic equipment or robotic devices could reduce this discomfort.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.