September 2023 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A newspaper article caused a big rise in oral minoxidil prescriptions for hair loss.
This study suggests that accessing information at the point of care has become a crucial clinical skill, viewed as a communication skill by patients, which can enhance trust and involvement through effective communication and transparency during consultations.
May 2023 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study analyzed online information about PCOS and found that while the accuracy of the information was generally high, the readability was poor, suggesting a need for more accessible resources for patients.
This article discusses localized repigmentation of hair, suggesting it may be an indicator of underlying melanoma, and emphasizes the need for careful diagnostic evaluation.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review examines the potential roles of azathioprine and methotrexate in treating alopecia areata, concluding that both can be effective as monotherapy or in combination therapy.
January 2021 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article explores the Ayurvedic perspective on PCOS pathogenesis and suggests that treatments focusing on balancing tridoshas and enhancing digestion may be effective, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional” This literature review examined the potential of ginseng and its metabolites in preventing hair loss, suggesting that components of ginseng in hair products have shown hair growth-promoting effects in numerous preclinical studies.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses the discrepancy between the public's growing interest in acne and the declining research funding, highlighting specific research areas that are either growing or underfunded.
This review highlights that many common beliefs about hair loss lack strong scientific support and emphasizes directing patients toward proven treatments with established efficacy.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This symposium reviewed various topics in stem cell research related to skin biology, including mechanisms of skin regeneration, tumorigenesis, and pathways influencing melanoma stem cell behavior, but it reported no new clinical results.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
July 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Minoxidil use was linked to a rare eye condition that improved after stopping the treatment.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review discusses the use of dutasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
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October 1990 in “Alcoholism/Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research” The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential markers for identifying and studying stem cells in the epidermis and hair follicles, highlighting their role in understanding skin disease pathogenesis and expanding therapeutic options, but reports no new findings.
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November 1973 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes a case where severe hair loss occurred as an early manifestation of Hodgkin disease, with the literature suggesting it might result from follicle destruction or toxic effects.
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August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the applications and contraindications of skin grafts in wound treatment and reports no new research findings.
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October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” This article describes the Australian Medicines Handbook as a compact, readable, and comprehensive drug reference guide for Australian practitioners, but it does not present new research findings.
April 2018 in “Deleted Journal” This article reviews various skin grafting techniques for treating large wounds, particularly in animals, but does not present new experimental data.
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January 2007 This study found that topical application of Citrullus colocynthis extracts reduced hair growth initiation and completion times in albino rats and resulted in similar hair follicle anagen phase activation as minoxidil.
June 2014 in “Professional Beauty” This article explores the rising popularity of body sugaring as a hair removal technique and reports no new research findings.
This case study described a young man who experienced acute liver failure requiring a transplant after taking Roaccutane for six weeks for severe acne.
This report describes a 35-year-old woman seeking advice for hair loss treatment, with no new scientific findings reported.
This review discusses the evaluation and treatment options for hirsutism, including both cosmetic and pharmacological interventions, but reports no new research findings.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” This article provides an overview of hair loss conditions and treatments, reporting no new research findings.
Using a specific laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively improve hair thickness and density in men with hair loss, without serious side effects.
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January 1984 in “Nutrition reports international” 1 citations
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October 2015 in “추계총회 및 학술대회” The extract promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
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January 1993 This article discusses zinc deficiency in animal nutrition and highlights the need for zinc supplementation in livestock diets; it reports no new study results.