research Caution in the time of rashes and COVID-19
Skin symptoms linked to COVID-19 are hard to confirm, and more testing is needed to identify which are truly caused by the virus.
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research Pattern hair loss: Assessment of inflammation and fibrosis on histologic sections
Inflammation and fibrosis are not significantly different in pattern hair loss compared to controls.
research Androgenetic alopecia in COVID-19: Compared to what?
Hair loss link to severe COVID-19 unclear.
research Efficacy of antihistamines in combination with topical corticosteroid and superficial cryotherapy for treatment of alopecia areata: A retrospective cohort study
Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Can hydroxychloroquine be useful in the prevention of COVID-19? An Italian survey in dermatologic and rheumatologic patients already under treatment
Hydroxychloroquine might help prevent COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Single-handed vampire facial: Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for single-hand use
The document presents a new way to do skin treatments with a tool that lets you use microneedling and apply PRP at the same time with one hand.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia, just lichen planopilaris?
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
research Androgenetic alopecia and microneedling: Every needling is not microneedling
Microneedling improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia when combined with minoxidil.
research Serum vitamin D level and disease severity of alopecia areata: A meta-regression analysis
Lower vitamin D levels might be linked to more severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand if vitamin D can help treat it.
research Cicatricial pattern hair loss is not a variant of lichen planopilaris
Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
research Reply to: “Very-low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A study with quantitative trichoscopic documentation”
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats mild-moderate male hair loss, alone or combined with other therapies.
research Adverse effects of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling
PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
research High-dose spironolactone for acne in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A single-institution retrospective study
Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
research Comment on “Treatment of male pattern alopecia with platelet-rich plasma: A double-blind controlled study with analysis of platelet number and growth factor levels”
The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
research Facial hidradenitis suppurativa: A potential mimicker of acne vulgaris
Facial hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne but requires different treatment.
research Reply to: “Serum vitamin D level and disease severity of alopecia areata: A meta-regression analysis”
Low vitamin D might be one of several factors involved in the hair loss condition alopecia areata.
research Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of patients with alopecia and hypothyroidism: An observational study
Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
research High-value dermatology: 5 Laboratory tests to reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research Focal atrichia: A diagnostic clue in female pattern hair loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research Reply to: “The effect of intradermal botulinum toxin on androgenetic alopecia and its possible mechanism”
Botulinum toxin may help treat hair loss by relaxing scalp muscles, improving oxygen and blood flow.
research Unknown safety profile of ingredients in hair supplements: A call to action for improved patient safety
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
research Reply to comment on: Pattern hair loss. Assessment of inflammation and fibrosis on histologic sections
The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
research Response to Letter to the Editor
Inflammation and fibrosis are important factors in hair loss, but more research with better control samples is needed.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in men aged 50 years or older with androgenetic alopecia: A retrospective study
5ARI treatment improves hair growth in older men with minimal side effects.
research Case reports and anecdotal evidence
Case reports are crucial for identifying new medical conditions and improving knowledge retention.
research Faster calculation of scalp area in androgenetic alopecia before platelet-rich plasma therapy using the mobile application ImageMeter
Mobile app ImageMeter calculates scalp area faster and reliably for alopecia treatment.
research Refining techniques in eyebrow transplantation
Using three-hair grafts from the back of the head for eyebrow transplantation offers a natural look and reduces scarring.
research Preservation of sebaceous glands and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma expression in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Sebaceous glands are often preserved and PPARy expression is constant in some cases of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Better treatment outcomes for patients with alopecia
Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
research Spironolactone and breast cancer: Fear not!
Spironolactone does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.