research Alopecia areata incognita: True or false?
The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.
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research Infertility and teratogenicity after paternal exposure to systemic dermatologic medications: A systematic review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Unusual patterns of presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A clinical and trichoscopic analysis of 98 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
research Elastic staining versus fluorescent and polarized microscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Analysis of familial factors using the basic and specific (BASP) classification in Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia
Familial factors affect hair loss types in Koreans, with M type in men, L type in women, and paternal factors influencing male hair loss more.
research Adherence to topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% in different vehicles in adults with atopic dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
research Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: A peculiar entity in China? Clinicopathologic and immunopathologic study of 34 new cases
Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
research Alopecia areata incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Twenty nail onychomadesis: An unusual finding in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome
A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
research Sexual dysfunction in men taking systemic dermatologic medication: A systematic review
Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
research Response to tofacitinib therapy of eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata
Tofacitinib therapy can effectively regrow eyebrows and eyelashes in some alopecia areata patients.
research Antiandrogenic drugs, a therapeutic option for frontal fibrosing alopecia patients
Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Short anagen syndrome in an African American woman
A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
research Reply to: “Updated diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia”
The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
research Docetaxel and permanent alopecia
Some breast cancer patients treated with high-dose docetaxel may experience permanent hair loss.
research Effect of camouflaging agents on psychologic well-being: A cross-sectional survey of hair loss patients
Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
research Hair dye: A trichoscopy pitfall
Hair dye can make it hard to diagnose scalp conditions correctly.
research Coming full circle (almost): Low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
research Reply to ‘Frontal fibrosing alopecia’
Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
research Reply to Effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in real clinical practice
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
research Filaggrin mutations as an archetype for understanding the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis
Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
research Comment on “Low dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series”: Adding further evidence about side effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
research Rotterdam criteria–based diagnostic subtype is not a strong predictor of cutaneous phenotype in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross-sectional study
The type of PCOS a woman has doesn't strongly predict her skin or metabolic symptoms; obesity is a more important factor.
research Clinical features and sex hormone profile in male patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia: A multicenter retrospective study with 33 patients
Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.
research Response to “Vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis” and an investigation of vitamin D in pediatric patients
Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
research Fluorescent tattoos as anatomic markers to track trichologic responses
Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
research Reply to: “Tofacitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata and variants”
More extensive trials are needed to understand tofacitinib's role in treating severe hair loss.
research Ambiguous alopecia in a 36-year-old woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
research A consideration when interpreting outpatient data
Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.