research SnapshotDx Quiz: September 2016
Scalp psoriasis features reversible hair loss and specific immune activation, with no significant hair follicle damage.
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research Childhood Trichotillomania: Diagnostic Algorithm and Systematic Problem-Solving Management Using the 5W1H (Kipling’s Principle)
The conclusion is that using the 5W1H method can improve diagnosis and management of childhood hair-pulling disorder.
research Accident by a rare wild animal with skin injury
A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
research A aplicação do plasma rico em plaquetas no tratamento da alopecia androgenética
Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
research 50-Year-Old Female with a Burning Scalp and Hair Loss
A condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia causes hair loss and scalp burning in middle-aged African women, and it's treated with various medications, hair transplants, and non-drug methods like wigs.
research S1 guideline for diagnostic evaluation in androgenetic alopecia in men, women and adolescents
Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
research Alopecia areata: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and unusual cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Diagnosis of Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
research Androgenetic alopecia in children: report of 20 cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Alopecia areata: An update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia: Recent advances in understanding and management
New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Original article: Platelet-rich plasma with microneedling in androgenetic alopecia along with dermoscopic pre- and post-treatment evaluation
PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
research Trichoscopy as a clue to the diagnosis of scalp sarcoidosis
Orange spots in scalp trichoscopy can help diagnose scalp sarcoidosis.
research Trichotillomania in Children
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp, and parents may not notice; stress can trigger it, and asking detailed questions helps in diagnosis and treatment.
research Primary Scarring Alopecia: Clinical-Pathological Review of 72 Cases and Review of the Literature
The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome type 3- Thyroiditis, Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
research Acantholytic hair casts: A dermoscopic sign of pemphigus vulgaris of the scalp
Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
research Dynamic Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
research Hyperpigmented Upper Eyelid: A Clue to the Diagnosis of Facial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in a Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Methods of hair loss evaluation: a comparison of TrichoScan®with the modified wash test
The modified wash test is better than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss.
research Dermoscopic Findings and Their Therapeutic Implications in Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Retrospective Study of 306 Patients
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
research Dermoscopic spectrum of rosacea
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and classify rosacea by revealing key features.
research Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cross‐sectional study of 20 cases from nine families
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.
research Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
research Practice Gaps—Trichoscopy in Clinical Care
Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
research Videodermoscopy does not enhance diagnosis of scalp contact dermatitis due to topical minoxidil
Dermoscopy can't help doctors identify scalp irritation caused by topical minoxidil.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research Brown shadow in lichen nitidus: A dermoscopic marker!
A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
research Problems in pattern alopecia
Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.