research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
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research A Cross-Sectional Study on Post-Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hair Loss at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.
research Folliculitis Decalvans With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Dark Phototype: Presentation of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
research Folliculitis Decalvans-like Alopecia During Treatment With EGFR Inhibitors for Lung Cancer: A Case Series of 6 Patients
Some lung cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors may develop a hair loss condition similar to folliculitis decalvans.
research Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity
A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
research Lenalidomide Augments Differentiation of Cultured Hair Follicle Derived Melanocyte Stem Cells Into Functional Melanocytes
Lenalidomide helps hair follicle stem cells turn into melanocytes, which may improve repigmentation in vitiligo.
research Tacrolimus in Solution as an Option to Inflammatory Conditions of the Scalp
Tacrolimus solution is effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions.
research Back to the Basics: Response of Alopecia Areata Universalis to Intravenous High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy
High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use
Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
research Alopecia Areata Incognita and Diffuse Alopecia Areata: Clinical, Trichoscopic, Histopathological, and Therapeutic Features of a 5-Year Study
The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update
Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
research The Use of New Hematological Markers in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Certain blood markers, especially MLR, can help diagnose alopecia areata.
research Evaluation of Serum Inflammatory Markers and Their Relationship to Treatment Response in Alopecia Areata Patients
SII is a useful and affordable tool to assess and monitor alopecia areata.
research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
research Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients
Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
research In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in General Dermatology: How to Choose the Right Indication
Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society
The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
research Frontotemporal hairline recession in a postmenopausal woman
Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
research Oral Diseases During Systemic Psoriatic Drugs: A Review of the Literature and Case Series
Patients on psoriatic drugs need regular dental check-ups to prevent oral issues.
research Effect of COVID-19 on Hair Diseases Observed by Health Care Providers: Analysis of 513 participants
COVID-19 diagnosis is linked to new or worsening hair diseases, with stress from the pandemic likely contributing.
research Evaluation of MCV/RDW Ratio and Correlations with Ferritin in Telogen Effluvium Patients
Iron deficiency anemia may contribute to hair loss in women with Telogen effluvium.
research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Trichoscopic Features of Lichen Planopilaris versus Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Trichoscopy helps distinguish Lichen Planopilaris from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia by identifying unique hair loss patterns.
research Sperling LC, Cowper SE, Knopp EA. An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations. Second edition. New York & London: Informa Healthcare, 2012
The book is a useful guide for identifying hair loss conditions with clear photos and treatment tips, recommended for skin and hair specialists.
research Autologous Micrograft Technology (AMT) and Finasteride for the Management of Androgenic Alopecia – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Safety
AMT may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence and Sub-Ultraviolet Reflectance Dermatoscopy of Grover’s Disease (Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis): a Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study
Ultraviolet techniques help identify Grover’s Disease, which may be underdiagnosed in young people and females.
research Low Risk of Hypotension in Women Treated with Spironolactone for Hair Loss
Spironolactone is safe for treating hair loss in women without causing low blood pressure.
research Clinical and Trichoscopy Features in Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Hair changes and a high occipital hairline may help diagnose Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Can Dermoscopy Be Helpful?
Biopsy is crucial to accurately distinguish Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Can Dermoscopy Be Helpful?
Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.