73 citations,
June 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” Poliosis causes white hair patches due to lack of melanin.
10 citations,
February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. A, Physicochemical and engineering aspects” Adding 1 mg/ml of graphene oxide to egg white protein wound dressings improves antibacterial properties and supports skin repair.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different diets change the fat composition in mouse skin, often reducing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
218 citations,
May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
84 citations,
November 2003 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.
15 citations,
January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
11 citations,
August 2017 in “Supportive care in cancer” Madarosis (eyebrow and eyelash loss) significantly affects quality of life for breast cancer patients on taxane-based chemotherapy.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “F1000Research” Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
65 citations,
January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
January 2023 in “Journal of applied animal research” Short photoperiods improve cashmere growth and quality in goats by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Trichoscopy of the beard is useful for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in men.
16 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in people with Afro-textured hair, but more research is needed for better understanding and treatment.
A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.
92 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing REDD1 in mice increases skin fat by making fat cells larger and more numerous.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone plus finasteride increases bone density in men with spinal cord injuries.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
29 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
October 2023 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
64 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
7 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss (telogen effluvium) cases rose during the pandemic, especially in Hispanic and non-White groups, and were linked to other health issues and COVID-19.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
30 citations,
December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.