research Nails and hair
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.
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research Research Highlights
Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
research A randomized, placebo- and active-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter, investigator-blinded study of four treatment regimens of posaconazole in adults with toenail onychomycosis
Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Disseminated tinea incognito due to Trichophyton violaceum in a healthy child
A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
research Abstracts Pt.30
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research Minerva
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
research Retrospective analysis of smell and taste disturbances associated with dermatologic medications reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration and relevance to COVID-19 infections
AGA might indicate higher risk for severe COVID-19.
research Multiple Scaly Patches on the Scalp
Itraconazole is effective for treating scalp ringworm, and a Wood's lamp is a useful diagnostic tool.
research Clinical pearls in dermatology 2018
Remove inflamed cysts surgically, avoid topical antibiotics on wounds, treat skin and mouth conditions with specific medications, and address underlying causes of hair loss.
research World Dermatologic Literature
Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.
research Auto-portrait as self-evaluation and follow-up of androgenetic alopecia: A case study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research Characterization of hairless (Hr) and FGF5genes provides insights into the molecular basis of hair loss in cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Safety of High-Dose Vitamin A
High-dose vitamin A was safe and well-tolerated in a lung cancer treatment study.
research Optimization and validation of spectrophotometric methods for determination of finasteride in dosage and biological forms
The methods accurately measure finasteride in different forms.
research Journal Watch
A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Role of the phototrichogram
Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
research Psychoactive drugs and skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research A childhood case of trichotillomania associated with body dysmorphic disorder and stigmatization due to outstanding red hair
A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
research A fixed-dose combination of finasteride and tadalafil (Entadfi) for BPH.
Entadfi, a mix of finasteride and tadalafil, is used for BPH.