October 2023 in “TURKDERM” COVID-19 reduced dermatology visits by 30.4%, with more male patients and increased cases of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk of blood clots.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
December 2021 in “Turkderm” The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology patients, more stress-related skin conditions during the crisis, and a rise in contact dermatitis after, with ongoing concerns for public health and treatment delays.
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.
October 2020 in “System Dynamics Review” The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Certain nutrients can improve skin health and treat skin problems safely.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
August 2012 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” The issue included new and updated reviews on various health interventions, with significant findings on weight loss, psychological therapies, cancer treatment, and more.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” Some teenagers with anorexia nervosa have worse cognitive abilities, especially in visual and spatial tasks, and this is more common in those with a lower body weight.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
January 2019 in “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” Method found to accurately identify finasteride impurities using liquid chromatography.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
658 citations,
June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
479 citations,
January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
475 citations,
January 2016 in “International Review of Psychiatry” The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.
474 citations,
January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
438 citations,
October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
416 citations,
September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
403 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.