research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: Potential complication for clinical trials in female androgenetic alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored
Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
research Non-invasive method distinguishes chronic telogen effluvium from mild female pattern hair loss: clinicopathological correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
research Role of Dermal Melanocytes in Cutaneous Pigmentation of Stasis Dermatitis
Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma presenting as frontal fibrosing alopecia
Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unusual hair loss causes like lymphoma.
research Pre-/postbiopsy diagnosis concordance in women from an Afro-Caribbean population: Response to Douglas et al “Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study”
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Study of Digital Video Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Non-Scarring Alopecia
Digital video microscopy is a useful non-invasive tool for diagnosing non-scarring alopecia.
research The role of the scalp biopsy in the evaluation of alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
research Circumferential acute limited exanthematous pustulosis
A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
research The convergence between diagnostic methods in women with non-scarring hair loss.
Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
research Is lichen planus a marker for dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome?
Lichen planus may be associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research A patient with diffuse hair loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Dermatopathology Update
The document concludes that there have been significant improvements in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, including melanoma, with new techniques and therapies.
research Characterizing hair loss in female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
research A comparison of vertical versus transverse sections for the histopathologic diagnosis of alopecias
Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
research Reply to «Facial Papules in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Good Response to Isotretinoin»
Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Subtypes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Alopecia areata: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and unusual cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Targeting Superficial or Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma with Topically Formulated Small Molecule Inhibitor of Smoothened
The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: A study of 5 patients over 7 years
Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
research Hair Breakage as a Presenting Sign of Early or Occult Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Genetics and other factors in the aetiology of female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research Study ofDemodexmites: Challenges and Solutions
The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.