January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
November 2023 in “Scientific Repository of Open Access of Portugal (RCAAP)” This study reports on a severe case of alopecia areata in a healthy eight-year-old boy, highlighting persistent hair loss over four years of treatment before full regrowth, and noting that alopecia areata might indicate the early onset of autoimmune disease symptoms.
June 2023 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This research highlights that alopecia, while not physically harmful, significantly impacts individuals' mental health due to its effects on self-image, and suggests a management strategy that includes psychological counseling alongside dermatological treatment to address these challenges.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly affects emotional well-being and quality of life, especially in younger adults.
January 2023 in “Pharma innovation” This review discusses the clinical manifestations and management options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results, emphasizing the potential of herbal therapies and highlighting concerns with chemical anti-androgen drugs.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review highlights the potential of follicular targeting as a novel approach for treating hirsutism, focusing on its ability to improve outcomes and reduce side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” This case report describes significant improvement in adolescent alopecia with a 10-month regimen of traditional Chinese medicine, including oral and external treatments.
This study observed that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with changes in skin condition patterns among Iraqi females, with significant increases in hair loss and decreases in certain viral infections.
July 2022 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” This integrative literature review reported that various topical and professional treatments for androgenetic alopecia generally provided satisfactory results for patients seeking to address hair loss.
This analysis highlighted that alopecia can significantly lower quality of life and noted a large increase in the popularity of surgical hair restoration procedures, which aim to regrow lost hair rather than just prevent further loss.
This chapter reviews techniques and considerations for facial hair transplantation, including the restoration of beards and eyebrows, and provides guidance on candidate selection and managing complications, reporting no new clinical results.
This study found no differences in psychopathic traits between women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome, challenging the proposed link between testosterone levels and psychopathy.
This case study reports successful treatment of partial scalp alopecia secondary to a repaired occipital encephalocele using the tissue expansion technique.
Surgeons should evaluate new technologies critically, offer a range of services including non-surgical options, and be aware of marketing influences to meet patient needs and maintain a successful practice.
September 2016 in “Medical Journal of Australia” Planting trees and doing yoga might make you feel better; yoga can help with asthma symptoms, and certain treatments can improve female hair loss.
January 2016 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” This article explores the evolution of mechanosensing and discusses the diverse forms and organization of touch receptors but reports no new research findings.
May 2013 in “International journal of innovative research and development” This article discusses a hypothetical model of androgenic hair trichophore composed of various chemical components, but it reports no new empirical findings; the authors emphasize the model's potential impact on hair cosmetics.
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Advancements in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery improve techniques and patient satisfaction.
July 2002 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This article reviews various causes and treatments for hair loss and reports no new clinical findings; androgenetic alopecia and surgical options like hair transplantation are highlighted.
June 2002 in “Surgery (oxford)” This review discusses the post-burn deformities seen after healing from acute burns and emphasizes the need for integrated, multidisciplinary management to prevent these sequelae; it reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Medical science” This study found that individuals with androgenic alopecia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, frequently use herbal and home remedies like henna, aloe, yogurt, and eggs, perceiving them as beneficial treatments despite some reporting them as unhelpful.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, discussing its methodology, mechanisms, and some initial clinical results, but it reports no comprehensive efficacy data.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal (Print)” This study reported that androgenetic alopecia affects the psychosocial aspects and quality of life differently depending on marital status and occupational category, with married patients and professional workers experiencing higher emotional impact.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.
June 2007 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, the most common cause of hair loss in women, highlighting medical treatments like oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the role of androgens in hair follicle regulation and suggests that a better understanding could enhance treatments for conditions like hirsutism and alopecia, but does not present new findings.
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August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This article discusses treatments for hirsutism and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that lower doses of current medications maintain efficacy while reducing cost and side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study produced a guide for managing adult female acne, addressing its complex nature compared to teenage acne, and providing detailed recommendations on diagnosis and treatment. The authors noted that further research is needed to better understand the condition.
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July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that the incidence of alopecia areata is 0.26 per 1000 person-years in the UK, with higher rates among Asian ethnic groups, socially deprived populations, and urban residents.