research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
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research Vitiligo: A comprehensive overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Adverse cutaneous reactions to soft tissue fillers – a review of the histological features
Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Acne development in male androgenetic alopecia
Acne is more common in men with male pattern baldness due to increased hormone levels.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy for Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
research Full investigation of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presenting to four different clinical specialties reveals significant differences and undiagnosed morbidity
Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
research Growth in skin surgery
Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
research ILDS Newsletter No. 29
The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
research Hair loss with levetiracetam in five patients with epilepsy
Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
research Dapsone-induced erythroderma with Beau's lines
A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
research Pathways to inflammation: acne pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Alopecia areata update
Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.
research Spironolactone is an Effective and Well Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women*
Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
research Laser treatment for female facial hirsutism: are quality-of-life benefits sustainable?
Laser hair removal improves quality of life but emotional benefits decrease over time, suggesting more treatments are needed for lasting effects.
research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
research Psoriatic alopecia
Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
research Oral tofacitinib: a promising treatment in atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata and vitiligo
Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
research Pemphigus and associated comorbidities: a cross-sectional study
People with pemphigus are more likely to have conditions like hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.
research Skin disease in pregnancy
Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
research Therapeutic experience with oral finasteride for androgenetic alopecia in female-to-male transgender patients
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.
research A pilot split-scalp study of combined fractional radiofrequency microneedling and 5% topical minoxidil in treating male pattern hair loss
Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Icariin promotes mouse hair follicle growth by increasing insulin-like growth factor 1 expression in dermal papillary cells
Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
research Vertical vs. transverse sections of scalp biopsy specimens: a pilot study on the comparison of the diagnostic value of two techniques in alopecia
Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
research Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization
The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
research Combination of photodynamic therapy with 5‐aminolaevulinic acid and microneedling in the treatment of alopecia areata resistant to conventional therapies: our experience with 41 patients
Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research No improvement in male-pattern hair loss using laser hair-comb therapy: a 6-month, half-head, assessor-blinded investigation in two men
Laser hair-comb therapy doesn't improve male-pattern hair loss.
research Response of alopecia areata of the beard to oral tofacitinib
Oral tofacitinib is a promising treatment for beard hair loss in alopecia areata.