May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The number of dermatologists in the US increased from 1995 to 2011, but they were unevenly distributed, mainly in urban areas, and areas with higher income and education levels.
532 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
87 citations,
July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
58 citations,
March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.
37 citations,
October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics” Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
32 citations,
May 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride or dutasteride does not increase the risk of male breast cancer.
28 citations,
October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
27 citations,
January 2018 in “Curēus” Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.
22 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
21 citations,
May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
13 citations,
October 2006 in “Pediatrics in review” Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.
6 citations,
November 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 6-year-old girl in the U.S. had a rare scalp infection caused by *Trichophyton soudanense*.
5 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Research from 2011 to 2020 shows androgen receptors could be key for prognosis and treatment in certain breast cancers.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The review found that current care models for PCOS are not fully effective and more research is needed, especially in low-income countries.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” The analysis shows the U.S. leads in tissue expansion research, mainly for breast reconstruction, with a slightly higher complication rate when using acellular dermal matrix.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to an increase in hair loss conditions.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Improving symptoms of male urinary problems may lower the risk of death.
1 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” Effective acne treatment and patient education are crucial to prevent long-term physical and psychological effects.
1 citations,
January 2004 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Polyquaternium-64 helps damaged hair look healthy again.
1 citations,
July 1998 in “JAMA” The book provides a historical view of abortion in the U.S., critiques the pro-choice movement, and recommends including abortion in medical education.
June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair growth, but more research and standardized protocols are needed.
January 2024 in “International wound journal” The analysis shows growing research on stem cells for wound healing, with the US and China leading, and suggests focusing on how stem cells help in wound healing.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Research on the human skin microbiome has grown, focusing on skin health and diseases, with more studies needed on antibiotic resistance and AI applications.
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
CEOs aged 50-69 have less significant hair loss than the general white male population.
January 2021 in “Skinmed” CEOs aged 50-69 have less significant hair loss than the general white male population.