9 citations,
November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” The document concludes that a high-protein, low-carb diet can lead to significant weight loss but requires caution and further research.
December 2021 in “Cosmetics” 5 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
September 2022 in “Cosmetics” 16 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Analysis” A new, simple, and accurate method was created to measure finasteride in tablets.
86 citations,
December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
January 2023 in “Dermatologìâ ta venerologìâ” Biotin tablets and shampoo effectively stop hair loss and restore hair function in women.
August 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests "Occupational Skin Disease" is a useful standard text, finds "The Clinical Management of Itching" poorly organized, recommends "Atlas of Contact Dermatitis" for its illustrations, and values "Handbook of Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" for its information despite flaws.
192 citations,
September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
84 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatments for hair loss need standard protocols to be reliable.
25 citations,
March 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” Intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma is effective and has fewer side effects than systemic treatments.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a useful guide for learning about chemical peels, with practical information for all skill levels.
136 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug safety - case reports” Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.
24 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
6 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” The book is a well-received, concise guide to facial plastic surgery, useful for students and professionals, but could use more references for further reading.
August 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The book provides useful information on facial surgery complications but lacks consistent visuals and has some repetition.
102 citations,
July 2007 in “Genes & Development” A mother's PPARγ is crucial for preventing harmful milk that can cause inflammation and growth problems in babies.
60 citations,
December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Molecules” New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
2 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
2 citations,
February 1981 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.