research Minimizing Bias in Alopecia Diagnosis in Skin of Color Patients
Doctors should use thorough examinations and more research to better diagnose alopecia in patients with skin of color.
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Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, A missed diagnosis: Review of Literature
Doctors often miss Hair Tourniquet Syndrome, which can lead to serious damage if not treated quickly.
research Rely on clinical experience to help guide treatment selection for primary cicatricial (scarring) alopecias
Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
research Clinical Approaches to PCOS: A Survey of the NASPAG Membership
Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
research Graft preparation and placement quality control: what physicians should know
Doctors should ensure grafts are well-prepared and correctly placed.
research Cyberspace Chat: Safe management of patients on Plavix® (clopidogrel) for hair restoration surgery (HRS)
Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.
research Botulinum toxin: Pearls & pitfalls
Doctors should recognize various nail disorders, new allergens, and metabolic syndrome in patients, and use botulinum toxin carefully in aesthetic procedures.
research Legal Obligations of Hair Transplantation Surgery
Doctors must follow specific laws when performing hair transplant surgeries.
research 'The Cry of the Children': The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
research Raynaud Phenomenon-Reply
Doctors disagree on whether Raynaud phenomenon often leads to serious diseases, but agree that patients should be monitored for possible progression while being reassured. Rapid weight loss may cause hair loss.
research Questions and Answers
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
research A systematic review on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Doctors should prescribe Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia.
research Benign prostatic hyperplasia and male lower urinary symptoms: A guide for family physicians
Family doctors can manage older men with urinary symptoms using exams, tests, and medications.
research Cross-sex hormone therapy in Australia: the prescription patterns of clinicians experienced in adult transgender healthcare
Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.
research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research Folia Medica Cracoviensia
Polish doctors find performance-enhancing substances unethical and want more knowledge to combat doping in sports.
research The spectrum of nephrocutaneous diseases and associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
research Prescribing and dispensing by private medical practitioners in Hong Kong – a double-edged sword
Private doctors in Hong Kong both prescribing and giving out medicine can have both good and bad effects.
research Letters to the Editor
A doctor describes a new, less expensive method for treating skin issues with a laser, and another doctor corrects a false claim about hair transplantation results.
research MODELOWY WORK-LIFE BALANCE W ŻYCIU LEKARZA W SZWECJI
Swedish doctors maintain a good work-life balance through moderation, teamwork, and supportive systems.
research News and Announcements
Several doctors received research grants, new workshops and conferences were announced, and new officers were elected.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
research An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations
The book helps doctors better understand and treat hair disorders due to gaps in their training.
research Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus for the prevention and management of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor-related skin toxicities
The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
research Female sexuality and common sexual dysfunctions: evaluation and management in a primary care setting
Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
research Controversies in off‐label prescriptions in dermatology: the perspective of the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
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 Illustrated Manual of Pediatric Dermatology
The manual helps doctors identify children's skin problems using photos and simple methods.
research JAK 1-3 inhibitors and TYK-2 inhibitors in dermatology: Practical pearls for the primary care physician
Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.