Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
1 citations,
March 2017 in “Al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nutrient antioxidants helped reduce prednisolone dosage and improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
25 citations,
March 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib effectively and safely regrows hair in alopecia patients.
10 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
May 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” The herbal hair cream helps protect and improve hair health.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Curēus” Breast cancer skin metastases are rare, look different, and can be confused with other skin issues, so a biopsy is needed for accurate diagnosis.
2 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Erdr1 could be a new marker for diagnosing hair loss.
3 citations,
March 2017 in “Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology” Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
81 citations,
February 2016 in “Veterinary pathology” Progeroid mouse models show signs of early aging similar to humans, helping us understand aging better.
91 citations,
July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
1 citations,
August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
47 citations,
June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
21 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
52 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
421 citations,
April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
6 citations,
October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
14 citations,
November 2019 in “Materials” Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
35 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
6 citations,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
36 citations,
April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Personalized treatment plans improve vitiligo care.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
June 2023 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” Alopecia causes significant emotional distress and psychological issues, requiring combined skin and mental health treatment.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
56 citations,
November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
30 citations,
March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.
20 citations,
January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.