research Commentary: Erythrasma Capitis and Hair Loss – An Under Diagnosed Entity?
Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
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research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Severe pityriasis rubra pilaris complicated with Kaposi's varicelliform eruption and cutaneous MRSA infection case report
Isotretinoin effectively improved severe pityriasis rubra pilaris with complications.
research Solvent-Containing Closure Material Can Be Used to Prevent Follicular Penetration of Caffeine and Fluorescein Sodium Salt on Porcine Ear Skin
Standard nail varnish effectively prevents follicular penetration of certain substances.
research A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Spironolactone versus Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Comparative, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Study
Topical spironolactone and minoxidil both effectively treat female hair loss, but spironolactone has fewer side effects.
research Cutaneous latanoprost in the treatment of alopecia areata
Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Pediatric Minoxidil Exposures Reported to Texas Poison Centers
Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.
research Clinical Snippets
Razor bumps are linked to a genetic variant, misoprostol helps erythromelalgia pain, steroid ointments don't affect skin rhythms, and certain antibodies are common in localized scleroderma.
research Treatment of Subacute and Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus with Intensive Calcium Pantothenate Therapy11From the Hair Laboratory of the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology of the College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati.
Calcium pantothenate therapy improved symptoms of discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents
Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
research Topical minoxidil improves congenital hypotrichosis caused by LIPH mutations
Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
research Blue-gray discoloration of the skin after levofloxacin exposure in a 44-year-old man with pulmonary tuberculosis
Levofloxacin may cause skin discoloration and hair loss as side effects.
research Influence of tretinoin on the percutaneous absorption of minoxidil from an aqueous topical solution
Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
research Comparative Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Cetosomal Minoxidil and Topical 5% Alcohol-Based Minoxidil Solutions for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Indian Men
Cetosomal minoxidil is safer and as effective as alcohol-based minoxidil for male hair loss treatment.
research Retrospective Review of Folliculitis Decalvans in 23 Patients with Course and Treatment Analysis of Long-standing Cases
Most patients improved with oral antibiotics, but some needed long-term treatment or had minimal response.
research Two cases of scalp white piedra caused byTrichosporon ovoides
Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
research Ivarmacitinib stimulates hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata
research Minoxidil is a potential neuroprotective drug for paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy
Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.
research Depositing α-mangostin nanoparticles to sebaceous gland area for acne treatment
α-mangostin nanoparticles improved acne with minimal irritation.
research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach
The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Topical Minoxidil 2% Solution (‘Regaine’) for Male Pattern Baldness Among Filipinos
2% topical minoxidil can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in male pattern baldness.
research Tufted hair folliculitis in a patient affected by pachydermoperiostosis: case report and videodermoscopic features.
The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
research Cyclic Nucleotides and the Mediation of Melatonin-induced Inhibition of Melanogenesis in Mammals
Melatonin stops melanin production after tyrosinase action, with cyclic GMP mimicking this effect.
research Subcutaneous Injection of Large Volumes of Polidocanol
research Antimicrobial peptide-modified AIE visual composite wound dressing for promoting rapid healing of infected wounds
The new wound dressing speeds up healing of infected wounds safely and effectively.
research 686 Topical melatonin unfolds differential anti-aging effects in human skin by inhibiting mTORC1 activity via TSC2 stimulation
Topical melatonin may reduce skin aging by inhibiting certain cellular pathways.
research Hair follicle-targeted baicalin nanocrystal delivery using microneedles for long-acting treatment of androgenetic alopecia
research Bullous Lichen Planus treated with Oral Minipulse Therapy: A Rare Case Report
Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
research Contact dermatitis in reaction to 2% topical minoxidil solution
Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.