January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.
May 1948 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” The reply suggests checking for false positive or asymptomatic syphilis and using penicillin for treatment if necessary.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Liquorice and Indian jujube root extracts don't help in fighting male pattern baldness.
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April 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
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April 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK-inhibitors for alopecia areata are generally safe with mostly mild side effects and a low rate of treatment withdrawal.
August 2024 in “Current Protocols” The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
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November 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Pig ear skin is better than human skin for testing how well barrier creams block allergens from entering hair follicles.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Current hair removal methods improve appearance but need more research for better options.
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July 2021 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Nanoparticles sized between 470 and 750 nm are best for delivering substances like caffeine into hair follicles for absorption.
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is now more effective, but the best treatment schedule is still uncertain.
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Ptch2 plays a key role in controlling stem cell function and the ability to regenerate after birth.
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January 2007 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Dermatological treatments can have significant side effects, including allergic reactions, sexual dysfunction, and increased cancer risk.
May 2024 in “Food bioscience” Wood sterol may help reduce hair loss caused by a high-fat diet.
April 2024 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
May 2023 in “Sokoto journal of medical laboratory science” Commercial hair dyes can harm the skin and liver.
September 2022 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” Grapefruit peel essential oil with Gleditsia sinensis extract can make hair grow faster and longer in mice.
June 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” No established treatment effectively stops inflammation and prevents hair loss in folliculitis decalvans.
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July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
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April 1998 in “Current Biology” The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
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October 2011 in “Development” Activating a protein called β-catenin in adult skin can make it behave like young skin, potentially helping with skin aging and hair loss.