research High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
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390-420 / 1000+ results research Use of a Modified Hair Strand Test to Assess the Antifungal Activity Kinetics of Dog Hair After a 2% Climbazole Shampoo Application
A 2% climbazole shampoo effectively reduces fungal growth on dog hair, and using a physiological shampoo afterward may boost this effect.
research Assessment of Styling Performance in Hair Gels and Hair Sprays by Means of a New Two-Point Stiffness Test
The new stiffness test works well for gels but not for sprays.
research Somatotropin Penetration Testing From Topical Formulations Applied to the Skin
The new topical growth hormone formula has high skin penetration and bioavailability.
research A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating Hemoglobin, Iron Profile, and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata
Iron profile tests are recommended for women with hair loss, as haemoglobin levels alone are not reliable.
research Formulation and Test Activities of Hair Tonic with a Combination of the Aqueous Extracts of Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera L.) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.)
The hair tonic with 15% ethanol effectively promotes hair growth.
research A Comparative Study to Test a Plant Extract Against Minoxidil in HaCaT Cells
The plant extract and minoxidil both reduce hair loss by lowering specific gene expressions.
research Clinical Signs and Laboratory Tests for the Differential Diagnosis of Androgenic and Post-COVID-19 Alopecia in Women
Post-COVID-19 hair loss is different from androgenetic alopecia and can be identified by lower copper and higher selenium levels.
research The Effectiveness Test of Natural Hair Growth Tonic: Avemor (Aloe Vera and Moringa Oleifera) for Thickening Hair and Anti-Licknes
Avemor, a natural tonic made from aloe vera and moringa, was less effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth on rabbits.
research Formulation and Physical Quality Tests of Hair Fertilizer Preparations from Lemongrass (Chrysopogon Zizanioides) and VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil)
The hair oil with lemongrass and coconut oil promotes hair growth effectively.
research Protective Role of Hesperidin in Finasteride-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Adult Male Wistar Rats: Insights Into Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Ultrastructure of Seminiferous Tubules
Hesperidin helps protect against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
research Dataset From the Uniaxial Tensile Testing of Human Curly Hair Fibers Under Different Conditions
Curly hair's strength and flexibility vary with moisture and temperature.
research Desmopressin Stimulation Test as a Valuable Tool in Establishing Cushing Syndrome Etiology
The desmopressin stimulation test helped identify an adrenal cause for a patient's Cushing's syndrome.
research Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity
A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
research Shedding Low Yield Testing for Telogen Effluvium: A Cross-Sectional Study of Laboratory Results from Newly Diagnosed Patients
Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
research Formulation and Stability Tests of Hair Tonic from Oil Palm Leaves Extract and Effectiveness in Protecting Hair
The hair tonic made from oil palm leaf extract is very effective in preventing hair damage from the sun.
research Hair Growth Test in Male Rabbits with Variations in the Concentration of Ethanol Extract from Terentang Stem Barks
The 5% terentang stem bark extract significantly increased hair growth in male rabbits.
research Hair Tonic Activity Test of Sansevieria Trifasciata Prain Leaves on Male Rabbit Hair Growth
Mother-in-law's tongue leaf extract at 20% concentration significantly promotes hair growth in male rabbits.
research Potential of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis L. and Baccaurea Racemosa Extract as a Hair Growth Promoter in Tail Suspension Test-Induced Alopecia
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Baccaurea racemosa extracts help hair growth.
research Biotin and Thyroid Function Test: A Case Study
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Hair Growth Activity Test of Hair Tonic Containing Combination of Green Tea Leaf Extract and Celery Leaf Extract
Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
research Trichoscopy-Assisted Hair Pull Test: A Helpful Adjunct to Trichoscopy for Diagnosing and Managing Alopecias
The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Long-Term Testosterone Treatment Leads to Sustained Weight Loss in Hypogonadal Men: Results from a Propensity-Matched Subgroup of a Controlled Registry Study
Long-term testosterone treatment helps men with low testosterone levels lose weight.
research In Vitro 3D Organotypic Hair Follicle Model for High-Throughput Substance Testing
The 5050 MHA42MCS45 hydrogel blend is suitable for repairing load-bearing soft tissues.
research The Importance of Pre-Operative ECG Testing for Hair Transplant Patients
Pre-operative ECG testing is important for hair transplant patients.
research Cell Therapy of Hair Loss: The Need of In Vitro Test Systems to Evaluate Follicle Formation
Cell therapy could potentially treat hair loss, but we need lab tests to check if it can create hair follicles.
research Hair Follicle Testing: An Alternative to Urinalysis for Drug Abuse Screening
Hair follicle testing is more reliable and effective for drug screening than urinalysis.
research Expert Medical Testimony on Penicillamine Side Effects
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
research Clinical Utility and Validity of Minoxidil Response Testing in Androgenetic Alopecia
A hair test can accurately predict if a person with hair loss will respond to minoxidil treatment.