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      Focal Photodamage on the Occipital Scalp

      research Focal Photodamage on the Occipital Scalp

      April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology”
      Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
      Hair Changes Caused by Aging

      research Hair Changes Caused by Aging

      September 2014 in “Springer eBooks”
      Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
      Plain Language Summaries of Dermatological Studies

      research Plain Language Summaries

      June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Eczema patients have a lower skin lipid to protein ratio, older and longer-staying hospital patients are more likely to get pressure ulcers, hair loss in AGA is linked to muscle degeneration, vitamin D deficiency is common in alopecia areata and linked to its severity, standard liver tests don't effectively detect fibrosis in psoriasis patients on methotrexate, and bullous pemphigoid patients have a higher death risk but combination therapy may reduce it.
      ILDS Newsletter No. 29: Efforts to Improve Lives of Patients with Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa

      research ILDS Newsletter No. 29

      January 2013 in “Dermatology”
      The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
      British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings

      research British Society for Dermatopathology

      July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias

      June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
      Wound Healing and Hair

      research 13. Wound Healing & Hair

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
      Immunology

      research 9. Immunology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
      Pathology

      research 8. Pathology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.