research Treatment options for alopecia: an update, looking to the future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
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research RASopathic alopecia: Hair changes associated with vemurafenib therapy
Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
research An excellent response to tofacitinib in a Brazilian adolescent patient with alopecia areata: A case report and a review of the literature
A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
research Accelerated hair growth by combining thread monofilament and minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia
Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
research Platelet‐rich plasma with low dose oral minoxidil (1.25mg versus 2.5mg) along with trichoscopic pre‐ and post‐treatment evaluation
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
research Dermatology practice in a high-tech world
Technology, like stem cell therapy and teledermatology, is improving dermatology care.
research Plica polonica: Trichoscopic findings with a brief literature review
Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
research Hair Changes due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
research Contents
More research, better treatments, and public education are needed for dermatological conditions in people of African descent.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research Treatment of monilethrix with oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
research Off-label use of biologics and janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for scarring alopecias: a narrative review
Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
research What Should the Hair Clinician Know About Hair Transplants?
Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
research Review of the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
research Persistent Papular Eruption in a Young Adult: Importance of Histopathology in Diagnosing Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts
Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research The Effect of Autologous Activated Platelet Rich Plasma (AA-PRP) Injection on Pattern Hair Loss: Clinical and Histomorphometric Evaluation
AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings
Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
research Efficacy and safety of bimatoprost 0.03% versus minoxidil 3% in enhancement of eyebrows: A randomized, double‐blind, split‐face comparative study
Bimatoprost is slightly more effective than minoxidil for eyebrow growth, and both are safe.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Rapidly progressive alopecia areata totalis in a COVID‐19 patient, unresponsive to tofacitinib
A COVID-19 patient with severe hair loss did not improve with hair loss medication after stopping and restarting it due to the infection.
research Efficacy of diphenylcyclopropenone in alopecia areata: a comparison of two treatment regimens
Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
research Clinical evaluation of a novel fractional radiofrequency device for hair growth: Fractional radiofrequency for hair growth stimulation
The HairLux device safely and effectively promotes hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Sulfotransferase activity in plucked hair follicles predicts response to topical minoxidil treatment in Brazilian female pattern hair loss patients
Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
research Monilethrix
A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
research Striae distensae over scalp: a trichoscopic revelation
Trichoscopy can detect early signs of steroid overuse on the scalp, suggesting a need for non-steroidal treatments.
research Alopecia areata incognito: A rare cause of hair loss in children
Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei With Genetic Testing Insights
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
research Alopecia Universalis in an Elderly Chinese Man Induced by Sacubitril/Alisartan, a Novel Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor
An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia During Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C: A Case Report
Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.