January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
32 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection” The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
77 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Using a call center to collect data in a trial for eye disease in diabetics led to high response rates and very little missing information.
66 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dicer is crucial for hair growth in mice.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a teletriage system greatly increased access to skin care for uninsured Latino immigrants at a clinic.
1 citations,
December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.
142 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.
50 citations,
September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
25 citations,
March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
9 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The author found the Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s annual meeting valuable for both learning and making friends.
22 citations,
October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
46 citations,
December 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Acne is the most common skin problem in Brazil, with a need for improved dermatological care and health education, especially for the public sector and black-skinned individuals.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The VCO-based herbal hair tonic is effective, safe for hair loss treatment, and can be mass-produced.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
31 citations,
October 2013 in “Psychosomatics” Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
May 2023 in “Sučasna pedìatrìâ. Ukraïna” An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
5 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.