research Demographics of women with female pattern hair loss and the effectiveness of spironolactone therapy
Spironolactone may effectively treat female hair loss, especially with hyperandrogenism signs.
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research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: A neutrophilic folliculitis within the spectrum of neutrophilic dermatoses
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
research Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Assessment of hair density and caliber in Caucasian and Asian female subjects with female pattern hair loss by using the Folliscope
Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Distinguishing diffuse alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) using CD3+ T cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders with dexamethasone: Dose-response relationship for suppression of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
Lower doses of dexamethasone can safely reduce high DHEAS levels in women with androgenic disorders.
research The effect of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Commentary: Unroofing for hidradenitis suppurativa, why and how
Unroofing is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa with low recurrence and improved patient quality of life.
research Subcutaneous emphysema resulting from liquid nitrogen spray
Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
research Efficacy and safety of oral minoxidil 5 mg daily during 24-week treatment in male androgenetic alopecia
Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Mild-to-moderate COVID-19 is not associated with worsening of alopecia areata: A retrospective analysis of 32 patients
COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
research Pediatric androgenetic alopecia: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
research Efficacy of topical diphenylcyclopropenone maintenance treatment for patients with alopecia areata: A retrospective study
Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps prevent hair loss relapse in alopecia areata patients.
research Effect of ultraviolet light on topical minoxidil-induced hair growth in advanced male pattern baldness
UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
research The clinical spectrum of parathyroid disease
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.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa and major adverse cardiac events: A systematic review and meta-analysis
People with hidradenitis suppurativa have a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
research Azathioprine hypersensitivity in bullous pemphigoid
A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.
research Disorders of hair
The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
research Female pattern hair loss in men: A distinct clinical variant of androgenetic alopecia
Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A multicenter review of 355 patients
The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
research Using automated microneedling with platelet rich plasma for treating cicatricial alopecia, recalcitrant alopecia areata and traction alopecia, case report
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
research Relation between treatment efficacy and cumulative dose of 3% topical minoxidil in male pattern baldness
Using more minoxidil solution can lead to better hair growth, but people often use only half the recommended amount. Education and motivation can improve results.
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 Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in a multiracial population
Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
research A response to “Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19”
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Rotterdam criteria–based diagnostic subtype is not a strong predictor of cutaneous phenotype in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study
The type of PCOS a woman has doesn't strongly predict her skin or metabolic symptoms; obesity is a more important factor.
research A woman with focal alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.