Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men
(MedPage Today) -- Low-dose oral minoxidil (Rogaine) was well-tolerated and had similar efficacy to topical minoxidil for treatment of male androgenetic alopecia, providing another option for patients intolerant to topical treatments, a randomized... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - April 17, 2024 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
I'm a hair and scalp expert - these eight diet bloopers are causing your hair loss
Expert trichologist Anabel Kingsley says our diet can cause hair loss, both because of what we eat and what we don't. Here, she reveals how to solve the problem. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alopecia Areata: Late Responses to JAK Inhibitors Reported Alopecia Areata: Late Responses to JAK Inhibitors Reported
Response curves have continued to climb for as long as patients are followed, allowing many with disappointing early results to catch up, according to data presented at the AAD meeting.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Review Describes Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects Review Describes Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects
Alopecia, dysesthesia, and other types of skin sensations have been reported in patients treated with semaglutide, but more research is needed to understand skin findings associated with this drug.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
'I’m a health expert - here are 6 foods that prevent hair loss'
Adding more of these foods could help stave off hair loss, an expert said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Will you lose your hair under preventative chemotherapy? Full list of symptoms explained
Chemotherapy is the type of cancer treatment most likely to cause hair loss, according to a leading charity, but not everyone will see the same physical effects. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oncologist reveals difficult side effects of chemotherapy include tiredness, nausea and hair loss - as Princess of Wales undergoes 'preventative' cancer treatment
Princess Catherine may have to cope with tiredness, nausea and vomiting as she has treatment against cancer, says Dr Matt Williams. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kate Middleton's preventative chemo explained: How cancer-fighting drugs with brutal side effects will aim to stop Princess of Wales' disease returning
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment which uses powerful drugs to attack the disease. It also causes many side effects including famously hair loss. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AAD: Continuous Improvements Seen Through 68 Weeks for Deuruxolitinib in Alopecia
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 -- For adults with alopecia areata, continuous improvements are seen through 68 weeks with deuruxolitinib, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held from March 8 to 12... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Continuous treatment with baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Major Responses Seen for Cicatricial and Total Hair Loss Major Responses Seen for Cicatricial and Total Hair Loss
Two oral therapies targeted at kinase pathways produced meaningful responses in patients with severe types of alopecia in late-breaking studies at the American Academy of Dermatology.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Why do we lose our hair as we age, and what can we do about it? – podcast
For some people, going bald or experiencing thinning hair can have a significant impact on mental wellbeing and self confidence. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Rudi Zygadlo about how it affected him and what he eventually did about it, and to consultant dermatologist and hair specialist Dr Sharon Wong about what exactly is going on when our hair thins, which treatments are available to help, and what we can expect from new technologies in the pipelineRead Rudi Zygadlo ’s description of his hair transplantSign up to the TechScape newsletter to read Alex Hern ’s weekly look at how technology is shaping our livesContinue read...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay, with Rudi Zygadlo, produced by Madeleine Finlay and Joshan Chana, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Men's hair Women's hair Hair loss Beauty Medical research Cosmetic surgery Source Type: news
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘I’m a longevity doctor - here are five ways you can combat hair loss’
Hair loss can be a distressing issue, but fortunately, there are several approaches that doctors may recommend to help manage it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Unique Hell of Getting Cancer as a Young Adult
When I got diagnosed with Stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 32, it was almost impossible to process. Without a family history or lifestyle risk factors that put cancer on my radar, I stared at the emergency room doctor in utter disbelief when he said the CT scan of my swollen lymph node showed what appeared to be cancer—and lots of it. A few days away from a bucket list trip to Japan, I’d only gone to the emergency room because the antibiotics CityMD prescribed to me when I was sick weren’t working.I didn’t want to be sick in a foreign country. So when the doctor told me of my diagnosis, the on...
Source: TIME: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Yagoda Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
