research Scalp Porokeratosis: Dermoscopy's Key Role in Unmasking a Hidden Condition
Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
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research Post‐traumatic erosive dermatosis of the scalp: A hypergranulated variant
Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
research Scalp Biopsy and Diagnosis of Common Hair Loss Problems
Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES IN CICATRICIAL AND NON CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss and may reduce the need for biopsies.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia Successfully Treated with A Combination of Oral Zinc with Nd: YAG Laser. A Case Series of Five Patients
Oral zinc and Nd:YAG laser therapy effectively treated primary cicatricial alopecia in five patients.
research Proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa in four cats
Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
research A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
research Acne in hirsute women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Reassessing frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Deciphering the functions of the hair follicle infundibulum in skin physiology and disease
The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Cicatricial alopecia
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Diagnostic Accuracy of Polarized and Ultraviolet Fluorescence-Induced Dermoscopy in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecias: a Retrospective Observational Multicentric Study
UVF-dermoscopy is a useful tool for accurately diagnosing types of alopecia, especially in people with lighter skin.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical presentations and prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
research A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris
The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
research Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
research Secondary cicatricial and other permanent alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Dermatosis associated with menopause
Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
research Topical cetirizine and oral vitamin D: a valid treatment for hypotrichosis caused by ectodermal dysplasia
Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa/Dissecting Terminal Hair Folliculitis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Clinical features of 109 patients with primary cicatricial alopecia: a 15-year retrospective study
Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.
research Proliferative necrotizing otitis externa in two young cats
Two young cats with a severe ear and skin condition improved with immune system-targeting treatments.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
research Androgen effects on the skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Straight hair associated with interferon-alfa plus ribavirin in hepatitis C infection
ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
research Oral retinoids-present status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.