research Chronic Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.
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research MOST IMPORTANT SKIN DISEASES OF CHILDRENTheir Diagnosis and Treatment
Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.
research SELF-CARE OF MALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS – Selfcare Journal
Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
research Contents
Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
research Assessment of hair density and caliber in white and Asian females with female pattern hair loss using folliscope
White females have higher hair density, while Asian females have thicker hair in hair loss cases.
research A quantitative hair growth assessment in androgenetic alopecia after application of two cosmetic lotions versus 2% topical minoxidil
Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
research A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor
Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
research Cicatricial alopecia: What’s new in etiology?
Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
research Mites and the Mighty: The Last Work and Lasting Legacy of Albert M. Kligman, PhD, MD
Albert M. Kligman made major contributions to dermatology, including inventing a stain for fungi and advancing knowledge on skin diseases, and his legacy continues through his trainees and philanthropy.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research Focus on herbal home remedies for hair regrowth and loss
Herbal home remedies can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Identification of Trichophyton rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Trichoscopy - a useful tool in the preliminary differential diagnosis of autoimmune bullous diseases
Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
research Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis
Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.
research Prevalence of various skin disorders in school going children of Kashmir valley of North India: A cross-sectional study
About 69% of school children in Kashmir valley have skin disorders, with eczema and acne being the most common.
research Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
research Epidemiology of Dermatologic Conditions Among Elderly Patients at the Ambulatory Care Service of a Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila from 2014 to 2018: A Five-year Review
Elderly patients frequently suffer from skin conditions, especially inflammatory ones, highlighting the need for better healthcare.
research Self-Assessment
Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
research Nodules on the hair: A rare case of mixed piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
research Doctor, my armpit hair has turned yellow! Malodorous yellowish axillary hair in an adolescent patient
A 15-year-old boy's smelly, yellow armpit hair improved with clindamycin treatment.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of alopecia areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Dermoscopy in female androgenic alopecia: Method standardization and diagnostic criteria
Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
research Hair Loss in Women
Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
research Evaluation and diagnosis of the hair loss patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research Trichotillomania
Clomipramine may significantly reduce hair-pulling in Trichotillomania, but more research is needed on treatments and early onset cases.
research Alopecia: evaluation and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.