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July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
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January 2007 in “Archives of Andrology” Finasteride may negatively affect male fertility.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cells International” A substance from a specific gel helped to grow hair effectively in mice, suggesting it could potentially be used to treat hair loss in humans.
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June 2019 in “Mycopathologia” Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a nonablative fractional laser with topical minoxidil can effectively and safely promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice” European guideline best for treating hair loss; involve stakeholders and patients for improvement.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
Clinicians should look for skin issues, sleep problems, cognitive changes, and food cravings as signs of insulin resistance.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physics” The new model detects hair clusters more accurately and efficiently, helping with early hair loss treatment and diagnosis.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain gut bacteria may protect against alopecia areata, while others may increase the risk.
January 2023 in “Asian Journal of Pediatric Research” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and assessing alopecia areata in children.
June 2021 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Trichofolliculoma, a rare benign hair follicle tumor, can potentially recur.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found four key stages of cell development that are important for hair growth and shedding in cashmere goats.
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early and late matrix progenitors in hair follicles create different cell layers, with early ones forming the companion layer and later ones forming the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that scalp health is influenced by complex factors affecting sebaceous glands, including hormones, aging, and various substances.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
August 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” PRP injections improve hair density in men with hair loss, with few short-term side effects.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
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