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March 2019 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”

retinoids frontal fibrosing alopecia platelet-rich plasma androgenetic alopecia JAK inhibitors alopecia areata PRP

TLDR The document concludes that there have been significant advances in the treatment and diagnosis of various skin conditions.

This document from 2019 provided an overview of various dermatological topics. It discussed advances in psoriasis management, highlighting the role of proinflammatory cytokines and the development of biologic medications. The article also addressed challenges in hair loss treatment, mentioning the use of retinoids in frontal fibrosing alopecia, platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia, and JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata. It reviewed new diagnostic and treatment options for nail disorders, and discussed new concepts in photoprotection and controversies surrounding sunscreens. The document also covered advances in melanoma diagnosis and treatment, social media-associated skin harm among children and adolescents, pigmentary disorders, acne therapy, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune blistering diseases, and genetic skin diseases.

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