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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
12 citations,
October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
11 citations,
September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
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1 citations,
April 2014 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji/Dong'ui saengli byeongli haghoeji” Samhwang-Sasimtang extract may promote hair growth and act as a natural hair growth agent.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman was diagnosed with Sheehan's syndrome and a rare complication of diabetes insipidus 33 years after symptoms began, improving with hormone therapy.
March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine” The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
June 2015 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is very challenging.
April 2014 in “동의생리병리학회지” Samhwang-Sasimtang extract promotes hair growth and has strong antioxidant properties.
July 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Satoyoshi syndrome is likely an autoimmune disease that mainly affects young women and improves with immune-related treatments.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.
20 citations,
December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
2 citations,
June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Warming hands improves blood flow in people with systemic sclerosis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sensitive scalp has higher pH, more redness, abnormal sebum, and altered bacterial makeup.
1 citations,
December 2012 in “PubMed” Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
August 2021 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
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September 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
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8 citations,
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed earlier in males than females.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
10 citations,
November 2010 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
10 citations,
January 1967 in “PubMed” Oral contraceptives often cause melasma and other skin issues.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.