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Treatments for hair loss include estrogen therapy and special shampoos.
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research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
research The Use of Low-Level Light for Hair Growth: Part I
Low-level laser therapy might help hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Phototherapy as a Useful Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo
Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Stimulation of Hair Regrowth Using Low-Level Laser Treatment in a Rat Model of Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
research A Pilot Split-Scalp Study of Combined Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Treating Male Pattern Hair Loss
Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Treatment Pearls From Europe
European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.
research Experimental Aspects Concerning the Laser Action on Living Tissue
Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Targeted Therapies in Children with CNS Tumors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
research National Scientific Medical Meeting 1996 Abstracts
The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
research Partial Regrowth of Scalp Hair in a Patient Treated with Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy and Interferon α2a
A patient with a severe type of hair loss experienced partial hair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.
research Photosensory Function, Reception, and Response in Human Skin
Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
research Correspondence
A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
research Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies
Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
research Identifying the Target Cells and Mechanisms of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Infection
Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
research Vitamin A in Skin and Hair: An Update
Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Updates in the Understanding and Treatments of Skin and Hair Disorders in Women of Color
New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
research Biology of Estrogens in Skin: Implications for Skin Aging
Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.
research Human Skin Stem Cells and the Aging Process
Skin aging is due to impaired stem cell mobilization or fewer responsive stem cells.
research Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research The Effect of Topical Gel Secretome Hypoxic Mesenchymal Stem Cells on IL-6 and TGF-β Gene Expression in Male Wistar Alopecia-Like Rat Models Induced by Fluconazole
SH-MSCs gel reduced IL-6 and increased TGF-β, suggesting it could treat alopecia.
research Clinical and Biological Impact of the Exposome on the Skin
Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
research Skin Aging
After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
research Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.
research Opportunities for Topical Antimicrobial Therapy: Permeation of Canine Skin by Fusidic Acid
Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
research Three Orphans One Should Know: Red Scalp, Red Ear, and Red Scrotum Syndrome
The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.