September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Plastic surgeons should improve training and results to stand out and protect their field from other specialties.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
May 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Patents don't guarantee money; inventors must work hard and stay involved.
February 2013 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice” Different types of alopecia in children require specific diagnoses and treatments.
September 2012 in “Emergency medicine news” Manuka honey is effective for treating wounds and burns.
April 2012 in “Annals of Neurosciences” The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
December 2006 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
April 2005 in “AORN Journal” The book is a detailed guide on dermatologic surgery techniques, recommended for both new and experienced doctors.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Better understanding of hair patterns and advanced techniques are crucial for improving hair restoration and removal outcomes.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
January 2003 in “Postgraduate medicine” The article concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments, with medication options like finasteride and minoxidil for men, and minoxidil, hormones, or iron for women, while warning against unproven remedies.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The book "Hair Restoration: Micrografts and Flaps" is a useful guide for beginners in hair transplantation, covering techniques, postoperative care, and various types of alopecia.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A cheap stainless steel container from a retail store can store liquid nitrogen effectively for 8-12 hours, offering a cost-effective alternative to specialized medical containers.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation improves life quality by addressing scars, aging, and genetic flaws, but is limited by the availability of the patient's own hair for donation.
April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine” In 1981, the punch graft technique was the main method for hair transplantation, and medical treatments for baldness were not very effective.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
March 2016 in “European Urology Supplements” Methylation in specific gene region causes finasteride resistance in some BPH patients.