April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Anabolic steroid abuse can cause sexual, fertility, and health problems.
April 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” COVID-19 and its vaccines can cause various skin issues due to viral effects, immune responses, and stress.
February 2026 in “Psycho-Oncologie” Alopecia areata causes significant psychological distress in cancer patients, needing integrated care.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp cooling is cost-effective for reducing hair loss from chemotherapy and should be covered by insurance.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
PRP can help regrow hair and improve hair transplant results.
November 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Lactating women need education on maintaining adequate zinc levels.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
The US Military supports transgender health care, but many needed skin procedures aren't covered by insurance.
April 2024 in “Academic dermatology” Dermatologists should carefully manage hair loss in cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
Current treatments for alopecia areata often fail to achieve and maintain significant hair regrowth.
September 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider hair care practices when treating acne in adolescents of color.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Spanish speakers with limited English search most for "pigmentation/dark spots."
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR helps protect hair follicles from bacterial infections.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Blacks and Hispanics have higher chances of alopecia areata than Whites.
December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors maintain there is a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black patients, and call for more research on the topic.
January 2022 in “Galicia Clínica” Alopecia universalis can be an early sign of HIV.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss can cause and be caused by psychological issues.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that Black barbershops could be used to expand dermatologic care, educate about skin conditions, and improve health access for Black men.
Retinoids can cause skin issues and hair loss due to their effects on cell membranes.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Dermatology referrals improve patient care, but non-dermatologists need better training in skin conditions.
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teriflunomide often causes mild to moderate hair thinning and loss in MS patients, which usually improves with or without treatment.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
July 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair transplant surgery can provide natural-looking results for hair loss, but challenges include limited donor hair, hair survival, and hiding signs of surgery.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The reviewer recommends "Dermatology" as an essential, well-illustrated, and up-to-date resource for anyone studying or practicing in the field.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.