research Ten pearls every dermatologist should know about the appropriate use of relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
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research Melan-A Positive cells significantly expressed in immune-targeted follicles of Alopecia Areata
Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
research Factors influencing the effect of photobiomodulation in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and analyses of summary‐level data
Higher energy, longer exposure, and pulse irradiation improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
research Building Epithelial Tissues from Skin Stem Cells
Skin stem cells help maintain skin health, grow hair, and heal wounds.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Trichoscopic clues for diagnosis of alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians
Trichoscopy helps tell apart alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians by looking at specific hair and scalp features.
research A meta-analysis on evidence of platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia
PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
research Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation
Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.
research Indications for Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Patients With Chronic Scalp Pain (Trichodynia)
Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
research Trichothiodystrophy with Dysmyelination and Central Osteosclerosis
Specific brain and bone imaging findings can help diagnose Trichothiodystrophy.
research A New Tool to Maximize Donor Harvesting With Safer Closure
The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
research Reliability of Histopathology for the Early Recognition of Fibrosis in Traction Alopecia: Correlation with Clinical Severity
Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.
research FEATURES
Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
research An Update on Alopecia and its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
research Does treatment with clomipramine reduce cat psychogenic alopecia?
Clomipramine alone does not reduce overgrooming in cats with psychogenic alopecia.
research Pathophysiology of the Burn Scar
Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
research Anatomy and Function of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
research KIF18B is a cell-type specific regulator of spindle orientation in the epidermis
KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
research CD4 expression controls epidermal stem cell balance
CD4 is crucial for maintaining skin stem cell balance and aiding wound healing.
research Ferreting out stem cells from their niches
New methods have greatly improved our understanding of stem cell behavior and roles in the body.
research Safety and efficacy of transdermal testosterone for treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Overview of Facial Plastic Surgery and Current Developments
Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
research Parathyroid Hormone Hormone-Related Protein and the PTH Receptor Regulate Angiogenesis of the Skin
PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
research Surgical Anatomy of the Scalp
Understanding scalp anatomy is crucial for successful and safe scalp surgery.
research Treatments for alopecia areata: a network meta-analysis
The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
research Plica polonica: An overview of the disorder and its homoeopathic therapeutics
Plica Polonica is a rare hair disorder causing severe matting, managed by detangling or cutting, and prevented with regular hair care.
research Trichoscopy in alopecia areata and trichotillomania
Trichoscopy can reliably distinguish between alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
research General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.