Trichotillomania involves hair-pulling due to brain and genetic factors, with behavior therapy and new drugs showing promise, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis persist.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Initial hair loss severity can affect treatment results for minoxidil and laser therapy.
May 2025 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Micrografting may improve healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
Androgenetic alopecia in young males leads to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and higher depression risk.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” PRP shows promise for scarring alopecia but needs more research before replacing current treatments.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” PRP is popular for hair restoration but needs better research methods to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
January 2024 in “Future postharvest and food” Frankincense may help treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Mesotherapy might improve hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.