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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis essential oils have medicinal properties useful for developing treatments with antimicrobial and bioactive effects.
15 citations,
March 2014 in “General Hospital Psychiatry” Patients with schizophrenia have a high rate of skin diseases, with fungal infections and dermatitis being most common, and those on clozapine have a lower risk of fungal infections.
15 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
14 citations,
June 2019 in “BMC infectious diseases” A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
14 citations,
March 1995 in “Journal of cell science” SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
13 citations,
December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
12 citations,
March 2010 in “Revista iberoamericana de micología” The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
12 citations,
January 2008 in “Drugs” Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
11 citations,
April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
11 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Principles and Practice” In a Tuscan pediatric clinic, 7.19% of children had hair or scalp disorders, with nonscarring alopecia being the most common.
11 citations,
May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
10 citations,
June 2000 in “Primary Care” The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
9 citations,
September 2006 in “Clinical Pediatrics” Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
9 citations,
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss has many causes and treatments, and losing some hair daily is normal; proper diagnosis is key, and minoxidil can help treat it.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” The document concludes that validated methods are needed to ensure the quality of fluconazole drugs and that new antifungal medications are necessary due to safety and resistance concerns.
8 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic clinics” New treatments for skin conditions in children include a preferred drug for birthmark reduction, proactive creams for eczema and vitiligo, a safe psoriasis medication, and special tissues and socks for eczema and fungal infections.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
7 citations,
December 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
7 citations,
December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
6 citations,
October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
6 citations,
May 2015 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice” Horse skin diseases are complex to manage and often require a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
6 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.
6 citations,
May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
6 citations,
April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.