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Teledermatology could improve skin care access, but its success depends on technology, quality strategies, and payment policies; also, vitamin B12 might help treat a specific hair loss condition.

Patients with alopecia areata face treatment barriers due to lack of reimbursement and need more support and information.

Olumiant should be covered for severe alopecia areata if certain conditions are met.

Baricitinib is effective and cost-efficient for treating severe alopecia areata in adults.

Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.

Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asynchronous telemedicine for acne treatment is effective and improves access and productivity.

There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.

Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.

Public health decisions should rely on independent trials, not biased literature.

Alopecia areata causes significant financial strain and dissatisfaction with treatment in Norway and Sweden.

Off-label treatments are heavily used for alopecia areata due to limited approved options.

Irish dermatologists urgently need guidelines for using JAK inhibitors in treating alopecia areata.

Podiatrists perform nearly all nail excisions in the US.

The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.

Some people pay $240 for medication that costs $9 due to drug industry tactics and complicated healthcare policies.

Patient care should come before profit in medicine.

Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.

Facebook groups help patients using scalp cooling therapy by offering support, advice, and product recommendations.

Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.

Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.

Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.

JAK inhibitors helped treat hair loss in two people with Down syndrome.

Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.

Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.

Japan improved its regulation of regenerative medicine to ensure safety and prevent unproven treatments.