research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
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research Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
research Book Review Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology.) Edited by Sally Radovick and Margaret H. MacGillivray. 582 pp., illustrated. Totowa, N.J., Humana, 2003. $165. 0-89603-946-3
The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
research Research advance in androgenetic alopecia in 2020
In 2020, there were improvements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating androgenetic alopecia.
research Androgenic alopecia and dutasteride in hair mesotherapy: A short review
Dutasteride injections can help hair growth in androgenic alopecia but need more research for long-term use.
research Electric Hair Follicular Stimulation
Electric Follicle Stimulation may promote hair growth and density with no known side effects.
research The role of candidate pharmacogenetic variants in determining valproic acid efficacy, toxicity and concentrations in patients with epilepsy
Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.
research News and Notices
The document discusses new cosmetic dermatology technologies, safety, robotic hair restoration, and upcoming courses on genomics and skin cancer management.
research Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
research Decreased Serum Ferritin is Associated With Alopecia in Women
Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.
research Pathophysiology of vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches, likely due to an autoimmune issue.
research Apoptosis May Explain the Pharmacological Mode of Action and Adverse Effects of Isotretinoin, Including Teratogenicity
Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.
research The riddle of genuine skin microrelief and wrinkles
Different types of wrinkles need specific treatments.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Chrousos syndrome: from molecular pathogenesis to therapeutic management
The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
research Multifactorial Classification of Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Different factors help diagnose and treat hair loss accurately.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae
The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
research Report from the Cicatricial Alopecia Colloquium
More research is needed to understand and treat cicatricial alopecias.
research Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: Rare Presentation of Polyomavirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients
Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
research Environmental and Cosmetic Factors in Hair Loss and Destruction
Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
research Fertility counseling and preservation: considerations for the pediatric endocrinologist
Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
research Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis due to PNPLA 1 mutation in a golden retriever–poodle cross‐bred dog and the effect of topical therapy
Long-term oral and topical treatments improved skin condition in a goldendoodle with a genetic disorder.
research Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Alopecias - Practical Evaluation and Management
The document provides a practical guide for diagnosing and treating various types of hair loss.
research Scalp basal cell carcinoma: A different entity?
Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
research Aging skin and non-surgical procedures: a basic science overview
Non-surgical procedures can help reduce wrinkles and stimulate skin repair by understanding skin aging at the molecular level.
research MANAGEMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Tailored treatments combining medication and hair removal methods are effective for managing excessive hair growth in women.
research A guide to diagnosis and management of hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
research Psoriasis and Related Disorders
Psoriasis is a common, genetically influenced skin disease worsened by stress and lifestyle, but targeted treatments are promising.