4 citations,
November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
4 citations,
January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
3 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
3 citations,
November 2005 in “Women's health” Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
3 citations,
January 2005 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The peptide GPIGS helps hair cells grow and speeds up hair regrowth in mice.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Molecular Immunology” Dermal macrophages might help regrow hair.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Curēus” Early diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions can improve health and appearance.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin in mammary cells leads to changes that cause early-stage abnormal growths similar to skin structures.
1 citations,
February 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” UBM helps hair regrowth in men and women with hair loss.
1 citations,
October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” The flap advancement technique effectively treats severe scalp skin conditions, preserving hair and improving appearance.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Ayurvedic treatment, exercise, and a healthy diet can effectively manage PCOD symptoms.
May 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycogen metabolism is important for energy and processes in human hair follicles, and hair follicles may produce glucose from lactate.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hydrogen peroxide may have both positive and negative effects on wound healing, and its safe concentration for hair transplant surgery is unclear.
A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss patterns differ between males and females due to 5 master regulators and JAK-STAT signaling affects hair growth.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
405 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
369 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
295 citations,
September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The conclusion is that using drugs to block the TOR pathway might slow aging and prevent age-related diseases.
282 citations,
October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
243 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
218 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.