11 citations,
April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
8 citations,
December 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
8 citations,
March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
7 citations,
May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
6 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.
6 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
3 citations,
May 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Dermatology" has useful content but some sections lack detail and accuracy; it's recommended for dermatologists to review before buying.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mobile app ImageMeter calculates scalp area faster and reliably for alopecia treatment.
1 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
1 citations,
December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
1 citations,
November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.
July 2018 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Oral and maxillofacial surgery has advanced with fluoride reducing tooth decay and high-speed handpieces aiding in more aesthetic procedures, leading to changes in practice and training.
January 1984 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that some dermatology books are useful for their photos or specific topics, while others have limitations like poor quality images or content.
July 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Aloe vera gel is effective for treating skin conditions and is used in many cosmetic products.
10 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hydroxychloroquine helped improve scleromyxoedema in patients, but caused side effects in some.
December 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.
29 citations,
April 2003 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
86 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
January 2004 in “Analytical Sciences: X-ray Structure Analysis Online” The document explains how to make a compound called 3.BETA.-Benzoyloxy-4-pregnen-16.ALPHA.,17.ALPHA.-epoxy-6,20-dione and describes its crystal structure.
50 citations,
December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
43 citations,
July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
17 citations,
May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
7 citations,
August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Etanercept improved symptoms of a specific type of psoriatic arthritis in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
270 citations,
March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
98 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
68 citations,
September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
57 citations,
April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
51 citations,
October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
45 citations,
September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
42 citations,
August 1999 in “The American journal of pathology” Basal cell carcinomas have much higher levels of Vitamin D3 receptors compared to healthy skin.