research Systemic lupus erythematosus : from diagnosis to prognosis
Current SLE classifications need refinement, and the complement system is a key therapeutic target.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch Outcome domains in lichen sclerosus
Lichen Sclerosus causes itching, pain, and potential complications in the genital area.
research Development of the AAcQLI : A New Instrument for Assessing Quality of Life in Children With Alopecia Areata
The AAcQLI is a promising tool for assessing quality of life in children with alopecia areata.
research 43687 Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes: More than Just Skin Deep
Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.
research Visually scoring hirsutism
The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.
research The Alopecia Areata Investigator Global Assessment scale: a measure for evaluating clinically meaningful success in clinical trials
The AA-IGA scale reliably measures treatment success in alopecia areata by considering both clinician and patient views.
research Quantitative Studies on Human Hair Growth(II). Correlation between Subjective Grading and Objective Measurements of Hair Growth.
The study concluded that certain hair growth measurements are good indicators of baldness severity and provide a more accurate assessment than subjective grading.
research Structured Oral Examinations in Internal Medicine - Case H
The structured oral exam format is effective and well-received for teaching internal medicine.
research QUALITATIVE PATIENT INTERVIEW STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS TO ASSESS PATIENT PERCEPTION OF FATIGUE AND SKIN-RELATED SYMPTOMS
People with lupus find fatigue and skin issues very bothersome, and even small improvements are meaningful.
research 291 Gray-Scale Ultrasound to Assess Persistent Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men
Gray-scale ultrasound effectively detects erectile tissue fibrosis in young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride.
research Alopecia areata – Quality of Life Questionnaire – formation and validation of the Polish version
The Polish version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is a reliable tool for assessing quality of life in Polish-speaking patients with alopecia areata.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Acneiform Dermatoses
Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
research Disease burden, clinical management and unmet treatment need of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata; consensus statements, insights, and practices from CERTAAE (Central/Eastern EU, Russia, Türkiye AA experts) Delphi panel
Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
research Comparison of large language models in generating patient handouts for the dermatology clinic: A blinded study
ChatGPT is preferred for creating dermatology patient handouts, but all models can be useful with oversight.
research The Cohen hair loss classification system
Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris: A Cross-Sectional Study of 87 Moroccan Cases
Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research The Knudsen Nomenclature
Dr. Russell Knudsen's system classifies hair grafts by class, shape, and size for clearer communication in hair restoration surgery.
research Correction: Coliform Units
In 1995, international medical graduates did better than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Making sense of measures of clinical signs for atopic dermatitis
The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
research Normal Pubertal Development: Part II: Clinical Aspects of Puberty
Accurate assessment of puberty using Tanner staging is crucial for identifying normal and abnormal development.
research Analysis of alopecia areata surveys suggests a threshold for improved patient-reported outcomes
A SALT score of ≤ 20 indicates meaningful improvement in alopecia areata treatment.
research Hair shedding in women: how much is too much?
The hair shedding scale accurately identifies abnormal hair shedding in women with long hair, with grades 5 and 6 indicating excessive shedding.
research Ephrins Negatively Regulate Cell Proliferation in the Epidermis and Hair Follicle
Ephrins slow down skin and hair follicle cell growth.
research Comment on the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin may help women with hair loss who have low biotin levels, but more research is needed.
research 15809 Spironolactone use does not increase the risk of estrogen-dependent cancer recurrence: A retrospective analysis
Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
research Skin surgery. Vol. I and II
The document suggests improvements for a hair and scalp disease book and recommends a two-volume skin surgery reference for dermatologists.
research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
research Assessment of Alopecia Areata Disease Severity in Pediatric Patients
New tools help doctors better assess and treat alopecia areata in kids by considering more than just hair loss.