August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with telogen effluvium and scalp discomfort might have low vitamin B12 and could benefit from B12 supplements.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scalp psoriasis can cause different types of hair loss, with some patients developing permanent hair loss, and treatment may be stopped due to skin reactions.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combination therapy with cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid shows favorable long-term results for treating alopecia areata.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
April 2008 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The book gives a basic overview of mesotherapy and fat-dissolving injections but lacks detailed guidance and effectiveness comparisons for practitioners.
A patient experienced intense hair loss due to telogen effluvium after scalp contact dermatitis, but hair regrew completely within two months without further treatment.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
Skin changes can reveal serious hormone-related diseases, helping save lives.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.
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November 2024 in “British Journal of Nursing” The article guides practitioners on how to effectively assess skin problems.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” RCM and OCT are effective for diagnosing and monitoring hair-related skin diseases but lack standardized protocols and need more research.
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August 2023 in “Die Dermatologie” 1 citations
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November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat benign skin cysts.
July 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Guidelines for full-body skin exams, including hidden areas, are needed to guide doctors and inform patients.
June 1930 in “Archives of dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document provides a guideline to help identify skin conditions in small animals based on lesion characteristics.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.