research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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research A Randomized, Blinded, Three-Arm, Multicenter Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Fluconazole Given Once Daily for 3 or 6 Weeks with Griseofulvin Given Once Daily for 6 Weeks in Pediatric Patients with Tinea Capitis
The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Hair Transplantation in Women: Treatment for Female Pattern Alopecia
Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss with the right patient selection and surgical skill.
research The Itchy Scalp: An Overview of Scalp Pruritus and Its Management
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research Lichen Planopilaris with Koebner Phenomenon
Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research Telogen-Sparing Arthroconidia Involvement in an Adult Case of Endothrix Tinea Capitis
A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
research Leukemia Cutis of the Scalp Masquerading as Kerion in a Child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research Clinical and Trichoscopic Patterns of Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Its Correlation with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index
Hair loss in SLE patients is mostly due to chronic telogen effluvium and is linked to moderate disease activity.
research Trichoscopic Stages of Dissecting Cellulitis: A Potential Complementary Tool to Clinical Assessment
Trichoscopy can help diagnose and monitor the progression of dissecting cellulitis.
research Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – One Procedure, Many Uses
FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.
research Hair Loss Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors
Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
research Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Options for Treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color
Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
research An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing the Big Eight Strikes
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research A Case of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Associated With Trichotillomania in a 14-Year-Old Girl
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Secukinumab in a Patient with Moderate Psoriasis: A Case of Serendipity or Zemblanity?
Secukinumab for psoriasis unexpectedly caused increased hair growth in a patient.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, and special shampoo.
research Tinea Capitis in Adolescent: A Case Report
A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Evaluation of a Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Herbal Formulation for Management of Sarcoptic Mange in Dromedary Camels
A neem-based herbal treatment worked better than ivermectin for sarcoptic mange in camels, improving their recovery and overall health.
research Microsporum Canis-Induced Tinea Capitis: A Rapid Screening Algorithm
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
research Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity
A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss
Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.