June 2014 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Some plant extracts may treat livestock diseases, certain animal treatments are safe and effective, but more research on drug safety and resistance is needed.
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
May 2013 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Researchers created a system that accurately aligns laser beams automatically.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
July 2008 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with nose jobs and hair transplants being popular, and choosing a qualified surgeon is important.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
February 2004 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
February 2004 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
February 2004 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The book is a useful resource for healthcare providers working with hospitalized children but misses some important studies and detailed problem evaluations.
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.
July 2020 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” Finasteride harms invertebrates' survival and burial ability.
June 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss significantly affects the quality of life for Muslim American women, especially those not wearing hijab.
April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” 3D scaffolds mimicking the extracellular matrix are crucial for effective hair follicle regeneration.
43 citations,
July 2003 in “Andrology” Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
19 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Retinoids might help hair grow and improve hair loss treatments.
13 citations,
April 2013 in “Chinese Chemical Letters/Chinese chemical letters” The method effectively identifies and measures seven banned substances in cosmetics.
10 citations,
June 2021 in “EMBO reports” When skin blisters, healing the wound is more important than growing hair, and certain stem cells mainly fix the blisters without helping hair growth.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Saw palmetto extract may help treat brain tumors by blocking a specific growth signal and blood vessel formation.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Molecules” Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Mild oxidative stress can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Sex hormones likely don't affect atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
1 citations,
October 2020 in “PubMed” Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.