research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
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research Hair Care Practices and Their Association With Scalp and Hair Disorders in African American Girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
research A Surge in the Incidence of Telogen Effluvium in Minority Predominant Communities Heavily Impacted by COVID-19
More people, especially Hispanic/Latinx, in certain NYC communities experienced temporary hair loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR Mutation in the Family from the Original 1925 Report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research Short Anagen Syndrome in an African American Woman
A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Alopecia: A 3-Year North American Retrospective Case Series
Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.
research Caution in the Time of Rashes and COVID-19
Skin symptoms linked to COVID-19 are hard to confirm, and more testing is needed to identify which are truly caused by the virus.
research Follicular Mucinous Nevus: A Possible New Variant of Mucinous Nevus
Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
research Direct-To-Consumer Pharmaceutical Services In Dermatology: Ethical Implications
Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa Encounters in a National Electronic Health Record Database Notable for Low Dermatology Utilization, Infrequent Biologic Prescriptions, and Frequent Opiate Prescriptions
HS patients rarely see dermatologists, often get opiates, and need better care.
research Adalimumab Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Results from the First 12 Weeks of PIONEER II
Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Filaggrin Mutations as an Archetype for Understanding the Pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis
Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
research Comment on 'Low Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Alopecia: A 3-Year North American Retrospective Case Series': Adding Further Evidence About Side Effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Comment on 'Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels'
The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
research Implementing Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Dermatology: Part 1 - Patient Safety Science
The document concludes that improving patient safety and quality is increasingly important in dermatology.
research Reply to Comment on: Pattern Hair Loss. Assessment of Inflammation and Fibrosis on Histologic Sections
The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
research Mesotherapy with Dutasteride and Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Teledermatology: An Updated Overview of Clinical Applications and Reimbursement Policies
Teledermatology could improve skin care access, but its success depends on technology, quality strategies, and payment policies; also, vitamin B12 might help treat a specific hair loss condition.
research Wider Clinical Applications of Fumaric Acid Esters: A Useful Option in Psoriasis Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Defining Perceptual Thresholds for Hair Density Changes: A Study of Dermatologist Perceptions
Dermatologists can detect smaller hair density changes than previously thought.
research Wait Times and Health Care Utilization Among Refugee Patients in Dermatology: A Retrospective Chart Review
Refugee patients face long wait times for dermatology care, worsening health disparities.
research Tolerance and Efficacy of a New Emollient Barrier Cream in Pediatric and Adult Population with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
The new cream is safe and effective for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
research Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis with Ingenol Mebutate Gel: Experience in Four Patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Study of QuantiFERON’s Conversion/Reversal Phenomena in Patients with Psoriasis During Biological Treatment
Young men taking finasteride for hair loss have a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Therapies for Onychomycosis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Mycologic Cure
Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.
research Trends in the Presence or Absence of Transaminitis and/or Leukopenia in Pediatric Patients Treated with Methotrexate for Inflammatory Skin Disease
Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts Treated With Lactic Acid: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research Impact of Ustekinumab on Quality of Life and Sexual Difficulties Associated with Psoriasis: Results from Phase III Clinical Trials
Ustekinumab significantly improved sexual function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe psoriasis.
research Reply
Dr. Hanke acknowledges the success of CO₂ laser for less severe blast tattoos and suggests dermabrasion for more extensive injuries, while also discussing dermatology's media presence and issues with minoxidil research.
research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.