Healthcare providers should know how to manage facial hair issues in women due to their social impact.
Children with alopecia areata need supportive care and off-label treatments due to a lack of approved options.
Apple cider vinegar rinses for synthetic hair extensions lack scientific proof of reducing harmful chemicals.
Steatocystomas are harmless skin cysts that can vary in size and may sometimes cause itching or pain.
Consider cultural practices and barriers for effective alopecia areata treatment.
Baricitinib may reactivate trichilemmal cysts in people with a history of these cysts.
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne.
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing pediatric androgenetic alopecia.
Mentorship in residency boosts career satisfaction, confidence, and professional growth.
Psoriasis patients should do moderate exercise like walking or yoga for 30 minutes, 4-5 times a week.
Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
September 2024 in “Cutis” Dermatology residency programs need better DEI training to improve care for diverse patients.
September 2024 in “Cutis” Sunscreen use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
The US Military supports transgender health care, but many needed skin procedures aren't covered by insurance.
The man likely has a condition causing eyelash loss and scaling on his eyelid.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
Higher bad cholesterol levels are linked to more severe female pattern hair loss.
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.
Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
Tofacitinib helped a woman with total-body hair loss grow her hair back.
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
New imaging tools help doctors better examine hair and scalp health without surgery.
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.