August 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This source presents key guidelines for Alopecia areata treatment, recommending topical steroids and limited systemic treatments, and emphasizes the importance of hair replacement options, particularly advising against most systemic therapies in children and adolescents.
July 2026 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” This study observed that social media significantly influences biotin supplement use among young women in Pakistan, often outweighing professional medical advice.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texture changes, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.
This research indicates that topical minoxidil seems to be the safest option for treating hair loss in dialysis patients, but caution is advised with oral treatments like low-dose minoxidil due to potential systemic side effects.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that topical minoxidil is potentially the safest hair loss treatment for dialysis patients, while caution is advised for oral treatments like low-dose minoxidil due to possible systemic side effects.
March 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed an unexpected case where a 44-year-old woman developed linear scalp pigmentation, resembling a tattoo, after undergoing a microneedling procedure followed by hair dyeing two days later, emphasizing the need to advise patients on avoiding hair dye application soon after such treatments.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes the improvement of papulo-pustular acne in a 27-year-old woman through individualized homoeopathic treatment with Kalium bromatum, placebo, and lifestyle advice, highlighting its potential usefulness in acne management.
February 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study highlights that while hair oiling is an important cultural tradition in India, it may cause scalp issues for some people, suggesting a need for balanced, evidence-based dermatological advice.
November 2025 in “Advances in Education Humanities and Social Science Research” This review reports that certain chemical ingredients in cosmetics are linked to various health issues, including cancer and reproductive disorders, and highlights concerns about their safety, advising careful selection and use to mitigate potential risks to human health.
September 2025 in “PubMed” In this Delphi study, international experts established consensus-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (pCIA), recommending prevention through scalp cooling and early use of minoxidil, while advising against bicalutamide and certain finasterides for breast cancer patients due to safety concerns.
In this overview, the authors discuss various strategies for optimizing the appearance of natural hair through cosmetic methods and highlight the dermatologist's role in advising patients with temporary or permanent hair loss on the use of hair prostheses.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This article reports on the 2025 Annual Dermatology Nurses’ Association Convention, emphasizing its role in education, networking, and advocacy advice, and provides insights into managing stress-related skin issues and hair loss, as well as dermatology treatment advances.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Among patients with alopecia, this study observed that the internet was the most used source of information, providing helpful advice 73% of the time, although it often felt overwhelming, while hairdressers and support groups were also consulted but varied in helpfulness.
In this study, breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reported "worrying" and "weight loss" as prominent psychological and physical symptoms, respectively, and predominantly used praying or meditating and seeking advice as coping strategies.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article reviews treatment options for Alopecia Areata, concluding that topical corticosteroids are effective for mild cases, while systemic therapies are advised for moderate to severe cases.
In this case report, researchers documented a 19-year-old male professional athlete with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, noting environmental factors like chlorine exposure during swimming may have contributed to his condition, which improved after advice on hair care changes.
August 2024 in “Journal of Marine Medical Society” This case report highlighted the use of dermoscopy not only for diagnosing skin disorders but also as an educational tool to inform patients about the harmful effects of unqualified medical advice, particularly highlighting the quackery issue in dermatology.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This case study involving a 63-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss found that a 3-month regimen of low-dose oral minoxidil increased hair density from 98 to 140 hairs per square centimeter, but caution was advised regarding its safety and efficacy without larger trials.
In this study, nearly 38% of Saudi women with PCOS reported extremely severe depression and extreme anxiety, with higher rates linked to young age, divorce, lifestyle advice, and higher BMI.
December 2023 in “PubMed” This study highlights that homemade topical herbal preparations, although popular for their perceived safety, may lead to allergic reactions, notably with Mediterranean herbs, and advises cautious use, particularly for allergy-prone individuals.
September 2023 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” This review discusses how the hormonal changes of menopause affect skin and hair, highlighting improvements in skin symptoms like dryness and reduced wound healing with estrogen supplementation, and advises healthcare providers to consider broader potential benefits of menopausal hormone therapy when consulting patients.
July 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old Thai woman with a history of misdiagnosed eczema or folliculitis was ultimately found to have granular parakeratosis of the eccrine ostium, leading to significant symptom improvement once accurately diagnosed and advised to avoid excessive heat and moisture.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review provides dermatologists with a comprehensive overview of hair prostheses for alopecia patients, emphasizing key considerations such as hair coverage needs, material types, financial options, and adverse effects to better advise patients on suitable hair camouflage solutions.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers evaluated online resources for psychological support for alopecia areata patients and found the quality lacking, with most resources not providing adequate advice or referring to therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, despite the significant psychological impact of the condition.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional content discusses hair transplant options in Palm Bay City, Florida, advising against certain methods but provides no research findings; readers are encouraged to call a specialist for more information.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional content discusses hair transplant options in Deerfield Beach City, Florida, and advises against certain methods, but it reports no research findings or clinical results; readers are encouraged to call a specialist for more information.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes a 47-year-old man diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, treated with clobetasol propionate and oral minoxidil while advised to avoid hair transplantation.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case report describes a man with trichorrhexis nodosa of the beard, who experienced symptomatic improvement after being advised to shave and avoid brushing, confirming the diagnosis.
April 2020 in “Rheumatology” This study found significant but small variations in glucocorticoid adherence among patients with giant cell arteritis, mainly due to medical advice rather than patient factors.
Men need essential vitamins like D, B Complex, and A for health, and should consult doctors for personalized advice.