research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Book Review Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Textbook of Inpatient Management Edited by Ronald M. Perkin, James D. Swift, and Dale A. Newton. 923 pp., illustrated. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003. $89.95. 0-7817-3750-8
The book is a useful resource for healthcare providers working with hospitalized children but misses some important studies and detailed problem evaluations.
research Book Review Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment Second edition. Edited by Elise A. Olsen. 544 pp., illustrated. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2003. $195. 0-07-136494-3
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research Book Review Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology.) Edited by Sally Radovick and Margaret H. MacGillivray. 582 pp., illustrated. Totowa, N.J., Humana, 2003. $165. 0-89603-946-3
The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Ablative Fractional Resurfacing in Topical Drug Delivery: An Update and Outlook
Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
research Common causes of hair loss – clinical manifestations, trichoscopy and therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
research An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
Zinc helps manage skin disorders and deficiencies can worsen some conditions.
research Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser with inbuilt cool sapphire tip for long term hair reduction on type- IV and V skin: A prospective analysis of 200 patients
Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
research Practical approaches to medical and cosmetic dermatology in skin of color patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
research Efficacy and safety of diode laser for facial hair reduction in hirsutism—a clinico-trichoscopic evaluation
Diode laser treatment is safe and effective for reducing unwanted facial hair in hirsutism.
research NEW YORK DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The document discusses various challenging skin conditions and their treatments.
research The role of microneedling in treatment of melasma
Microneedling may improve melasma treatment by boosting topical therapy effectiveness.
research Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Follicular Unit Excision in Pediatric Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective Case Series
FUE hair transplantation is safe and effective for improving hair loss in children.
research Platelet Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia- A Prospective Study
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment effectively reduces hair fall and increases hair growth in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), but it may cause pain.
research Health‐related quality of life (hrQoL ) among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA ): A systematic review
Primary cicatricial alopecia significantly reduces life quality, mainly due to pain and anxiety.
research JAK Family Expression and Therapeutic Implications in Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
JAK inhibitors may help treat certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Single lesion of sarcoidosis presenting as cicatricial alopecia: A rare report from India
Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
research Frequency of Types of Alopecia in a Single-centre Hair Referral Clinic Over a Ten Years Period
Pattern hair loss is the most common type of alopecia.
research Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can significantly increase hair count and thickness in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) with minimal side effects.
research Skin of color repigmentation after phenol-croton oil chemical peel
Skin of color can spontaneously repigment after a phenol-croton oil chemical peel.
research 83 Transcriptomic meta-analysis and deconvolution approaches unveil cellular dynamics in scarring and non-scarring primary lymphocytic alopecias
Different types of hair loss have unique cellular changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
research Expert recommendations on supportive skin care for non‐surgical and surgical procedures
Experts advise using sunscreen and proper skin care before, during, and after procedures to speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce scarring.
research The first 20 years of skin of color dermatology: An era of advancements in skin, hair, and nail disorders
Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
research Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Hair and Scalp Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications
Botulinum toxin shows promise for treating scalp sweating but not for hair growth.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is It Really Worth the Hype?
PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
research Retrospective Review of Folliculitis Decalvans in 23 Patients with Course and Treatment Analysis of Long-standing Cases
Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Symposium 2011: Lipids, Inflammation and Stem Cells
The symposium concluded that a specific lipid might cause hair loss, inflammation is a key factor, and stem cells in bald scalps aren't working right, suggesting new treatment targets.