research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Laser hair removal for genital gender affirming surgery
Laser hair removal before genital surgery can prevent complications and improve patient satisfaction.
research Alefacept for Alopecia Areata
Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
research Syphilitic alopecia: uncommon trichoscopic findings
New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women
Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
research Shampoos, Conditioners, and Camouflage Techniques
Cosmetic hair products are important for hiding hair loss and improving satisfaction when combined with medical treatments.
research “‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Thyroid Hormone and Wound Healing
Thyroid hormone may speed up wound healing and hair growth, but more research is needed to understand its role in skin repair and use as a treatment.
research Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis
Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research Unconventional medicine in dermatology outpatients in Turkey
About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
research Diagnostic Usefulness of a Peribulbar Eosinophilic Infiltrate in Alopecia Areata
Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
research Epilation with a long-pulse 1064nm Nd:YAG laser in facial hirsutism
The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
research Review of factors affecting the growth and survival of follicular grafts.
Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
research Cutaneous reactions to targeted therapies in children with CNS tumors: A cross‐sectional study
Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
research Pigmented Casts
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
research Is seborrhoeic dermatitis associated with a diffuse, low‐grade folliculitis and progressive cicatricial alopecia?
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: possible familial aetiology in two African families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Diphencyprone and topical tacrolimus as two topical immunotherapeutic modalities. Are they effective in the treatment of alopecia areata among Egyptian patients? A study using CD4, CD8 and MHC II as markers
Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
research Establishment of a new three‐dimensional human epidermal model reconstructed from plucked hair follicle‐derived keratinocytes
A new skin model from hair follicles is a safer, simpler alternative for skin tests.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Drug eruptions in dermatology
Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
research Facial preservation following extreme mummification: Shrunken heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research The effect of melatonin implants administered from December until April, on plasma prolactin, triiodothyronine and thyroxine concentrations and on the timing of the spring moult in cashmere goats
Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.
research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Robust coupling between the C‐tactile afferent and the hair follicle in humans
C-tactile nerves are sensitive to hair movement.
research Drug-induced skin reactions: a pathologist viewpoint
Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.