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This article reviews the centenary of the British Association of Dermatologists by highlighting significant papers from its journals, with no new clinical results reported.

This article presents two cases of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and reviews its features, highlighting characteristic progression from keratosis pilaris in infancy to cicatricial alopecia in childhood.

This case report describes successful treatment of trichomycosis axillaris, a bacterial infection of hair shafts, using shaving and topical antibiotics, resulting in complete odor elimination within weeks.

This study found that severe forms of alopecia areata may be associated with poor treatment response, particularly in cases with extensive hair loss, juvenile onset, or nail changes.

This report detailed the British Hair and Nail Society's national grand round, which aids in diagnosing and treating complex hair disorders, showcasing rare diagnoses and suggesting novel therapies.

This article discusses the development of a standardized assessment scale for hair transplant outcomes, emphasizing multiple parameters that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing result and reports no new clinical findings.

This review summarizes the effects and complications of bariatric surgery on skin, noting it can alter existing skin conditions like psoriasis and trigger new dermatoses, but provides no new clinical results.

In this updated guideline, the British Association of Dermatologists' expert group provided 49 management recommendations for alopecia areata and highlighted future research priorities, aiming to improve care for individuals affected by this condition.

This article discusses the side effects of radiation therapy on specific body areas and offers guidance on patient management, but it introduces no new results.

The authors concluded that a finasteride every other month regimen had similar maintenance effects to a daily regimen in men with androgenetic alopecia.

In this survey-based study, researchers found that although scalp tonics are positively perceived for scalp health, minoxidil is viewed negatively due to inconvenient use and side effects, suggesting a need for improved hair loss treatments that enhance safety, effectiveness, and user satisfaction.

This study reports that the knowledge and attitudes of Non-medical Faculty Students at Tarumanagara University about PCOS were mostly "good," while 17% were suspected of having the condition.

This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.

This study found that Follicular Unit Extraction for managing secondary cicatricial alopecia resulted in good to very good outcomes in 90% of the patients, with minimal post-operative scars and recovery times, though 45% required additional surgery.

In this study, lifestyle changes, particularly weight loss, were reported to improve symptoms and prognosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially in patients who are overweight or obese.

This review discusses the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of honey based on its botanical origin, and it reports no new clinical results, instead calling attention to its varied uses and potential health impacts.

In this study, L-methionine and L-serine application was observed to have the most significant effect on hair weight and root length, followed by acetyl L-methionine and L-serine, while glutathione inhibited growth.

This narrative review discusses how new targeted therapies, like biologics and small molecules, are transforming alopecia areata treatment and highlights the establishment of the GRASS-UK/GRASS-International network to investigate the long-term safety and effectiveness of these new treatments.

This study found that alopecia significantly lowers patients' quality of life compared to laypeople's perception, with hair transplantation improving quality of life more for male patients than commonly perceived.

This review discusses the JAK-STAT pathway and the use of FDA-approved JAK inhibitors for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases but reports no new research findings.

This study found that finasteride treatment improved cardiac function and reduced heart failure progression in mice, suggesting it could be a potential therapy for pathological cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction.

This study found that the optimized finasteride-loaded lyophilized tablets using a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved bioavailability in human volunteers compared to the marketed finasteride product.

In this study, researchers found no significant difference in bladder cancer incidence between men treated with finasteride and those given a placebo, suggesting that reduced dihydrotestosterone levels may not impact bladder cancer risk.

In this study, anti-androgenic therapy with finasteride for prostate disease was associated with reduced cardiac hypertrophy in heart failure patients, encouraging further investigation in larger cohorts.

This study observed that the severity of long COVID symptoms varies among patients and sociodemographic and clinical factors affect the likelihood of experiencing symptoms for more than a year. Understanding these factors may optimize management and improve patient outcomes.

This source describes the potential benefits of a nanoemulgel delivery system for enhancing the use of lipophilic drugs, improving patient compliance, and expanding treatment options for various conditions, including acne, arthritis-related inflammation, and Parkinson's disease, while also offering sunburn protection in cosmetic applications.

This study found that patients with alopecia areata in Dubai experience significant disease and economic burdens, especially when comorbid with psychological conditions, despite frequent dermatologist consultations and topical steroid prescriptions.

In this survey study, dermatologists in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia generally exhibited good knowledge of isotretinoin's ocular side effects like dry eye and contact lens intolerance, but their practices varied regarding patient education and management of these effects.

This study reports a case of pustular allergic contact dermatitis following the use of 5% minoxidil solution in a female patient, highlighting an uncommon reaction to a frequently used dermatological treatment.

This study found that deuruxolitinib may effectively improve hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in moderate to severe alopecia areata, but careful monitoring is needed due to manageable side effects and concerns about long-term safety.