research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
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research Dermoscopy in Female Androgenic Alopecia: Method Standardization and Diagnostic Criteria
Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
research A Rare Case of Tinea Capitis in Morocco Due to Trichophyton Tonsurans
A Moroccan athlete got a rare scalp infection, stressing the need for better hygiene in sports.
research Nonfebrile Seizures in Pediatrics: Key Points to Remember
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
research Keys to the Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Disorders: Part II
Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
research Psychosis as an Early Manifestation of Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Case Report
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
research Skin Manifestations of Rheumatological Diseases
Skin changes are key for early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report
A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
research Phototherapy as a Useful Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo
Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
research Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics and Condition of the Hormonal Status in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.
research Study of Digital Video Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Non-Scarring Alopecia
Digital video microscopy is a useful non-invasive tool for diagnosing non-scarring alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata: A Possible Extraintestinal Manifestation of Crohn's Disease
Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitor as a Therapeutic Option in Alopecia Areata: Case Report
Janus kinase inhibitors may effectively treat severe alopecia areata unresponsive to other treatments.
research Telogen Effluvium Treated With Serenoa Repens Supplement
A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
research Preliminary Investigation on Microneedling with Low-Level LED Therapy and Growth Factors in Hair Loss Related to COVID-19
The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Clinical Case of Alopecia Totalis in Pediatric Practice
An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
research Hair Growth Booster Effects of Micro-Needling With Low-Level LED Therapy and Growth Factors on Subjects Treated With Finasteride
Combining micro-needling, LED therapy, and growth factors with Finasteride® significantly improves hair growth.
research Trichoscopy Criteria for Diagnosing Female Androgenic Alopecia
Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy.
research Dermoscopy of Skin Infestations and Infections (Entomodermoscopy) – Part I: Dermatozoonoses and Bacterial Infections
Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
research Monitoring Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia With Trichoscopy
Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Balint’s Syndrome—Missed or Mistaken?
The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
research Psychosomatic Factors in Dermatology: Special Perspectives for Application in Clinical Practice
Doctors should consider psychological factors when treating skin conditions and work with mental health experts.
research Case Report: Tuberculosis Lymphadenitis with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Young Woman
TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
research Eosinophilic Folliculitis in a Dog
A dog with skin issues improved with prednisone after accurate diagnosis.
research Presence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Longer Anogenital Distance in Adult Mediterranean Women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.
research Sulfur Treatment for Scabiosis in Local Puppy
Sulfur-based treatments combined with simparica effectively treat scabies in puppies.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society
Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.