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September 2012 in “Genes & development” Aging causes skin stem cells to work less effectively.
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March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
14 citations,
March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
149 citations,
July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The dermal papilla is crucial for hair growth and health, and understanding it could lead to new hair loss treatments.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
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January 1996 in “In Practice” The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
2 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
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January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” KGS1 tablets improved skin and hair health.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
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September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” Astaxanthin is a safe antioxidant that may improve heart, skin, eye health, and physical performance, and help manage chronic diseases.
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August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
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February 2010 in “Acta Histochemica Et Cytochemica” c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Timolol eye-drops can cause hair loss.
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November 2012 in “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine” Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.
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March 2016 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
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January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Combining microdermabrasion with steroid injections improves hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
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.
39 citations,
August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.