Making the Most of Your Mentorship: Viewpoints from a Mentor and Mentee

    January 2020 in “ International Journal of Women's Dermatology ”
    Ronda S. Farah, Noah Goldfarb, Josh Tomczik, Sarah Karels, Maria Hordinsky
    Image of study
    TLDR A good mentor-mentee relationship benefits both and can lead to lasting personal and professional connections.
    The document from 2020 emphasized the importance of mentorship in dermatology, using the successful mentor-mentee relationship between Dr. Maria Hordinsky, an expert in hair diseases, and Dr. Ronda Farah, who developed a strong interest in alopecia under her guidance, as an example. It highlighted that mentorship is a two-way street, with both parties learning and growing from the relationship, and suggested that mentees should seek multiple mentors in different areas of interest for comprehensive growth. The document also stressed the importance of "managing up", where the mentee takes an active role in driving the mentorship, setting clear expectations, and being accountable for scheduling and objective setting. The authors concluded that a mentor-mentee relationship can provide strong academic and professional support and can potentially lead to interpersonal relationships that extend beyond the clinical and academic environment.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community 2 month progress with Minoxidil and Dermaroller

      in Minoxidil  412 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.

      community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

      in General  166 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

    Similar Research

    6 / 1000+ results
      The Childbearing Years: Hair Diseases

      research The Childbearing Years: Hair Diseases

      September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice”
      Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
      Hair Diseases

      research Hair Diseases

      28 citations, September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
      Table of Contents

      research Table of Contents

      September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice”
      The document lists dermatology topics across life stages and notes hair loss can affect self-esteem and early skin cancer treatment is crucial.