research Drugs and Hair Loss: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.
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research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense
Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
research Scalp Bacterial Shift in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
research Adult Skin Acute Stress Responses to Short-Term Environmental and Internal Aggression from Exposome Factors
Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
research Sex Differences in the Effect of Finasteride on Acute Ethanol Withdrawal Severity in C57BL/6J and DBA/2J Mice
Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Hair Diseases
Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism in the Elderly
Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking, and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of the Role of Oxidative Stress, Possible Biomarkers, and Potential Novel Therapeutic Approaches
Oxidative stress plays a significant role in alopecia areata, and new treatments may include JAK inhibitors and antioxidants.
research Current Concepts in Aesthetic Endocrinology
Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
research Under Development JAK Inhibitors for Dermatologic Diseases
New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Man-Made Disease: Clinical Manifestations of Low Phenylalanine Levels in an Inadequately Treated Phenylketonuria Patient and Mouse Study
Proper diet management is crucial for phenylketonuria patients to avoid severe health issues.
research Androgen Excess and Post-Reproductive Health
Excess male hormones in postmenopausal women can cause health issues and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes; treatment depends on the cause.
research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview
Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.
research Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Study of a 13-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata
The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
research Multiple Endocrine Defects in Adult-Onset Sprouty1/2/4 Triple Knockout Mice
Removing Sprouty genes in mice causes various hormone-related issues but does not increase cancer risk by one year of age.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Alopecia: Focusing on Iron Deficiency-Related Alopecia
Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
research Hair Today
The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
research Deletion of the Developmentally Essential Gene ATR in Adult Mice Leads to Age-Related Phenotypes and Stem Cell Loss
Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: Focus on a Complex Relationship
Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.
research Adverse Effects of Voriconazole: Over a Decade of Use
Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.
research Nanocarriers for Optimizing the Balance Between Interfollicular Permeation and Follicular Uptake of Topically Applied Clobetasol to Minimize Adverse Effects
Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
research Immune Privilege Collapse And Alopecia Development: Is Stress A Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research Photobiomodulation for the Management of Alopecia: Mechanisms of Action, Patient Selection, and Perspectives
Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
research Dermoscopy Research: An Update
Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.
research Management of Cutaneous and Extracutaneous Side Effects of Smoothened Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
research Anaemia and Skin Disease
Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.