34 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.
10 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
98 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
73 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
56 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
45 citations,
September 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
31 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
26 citations,
July 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Dupilumab for atopic dermatitis may cause new or worsen existing alopecia areata.
18 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
12 citations,
November 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Various hair camouflage options help people with hair loss improve appearance.
11 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
72 citations,
October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
47 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
24 citations,
January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
44 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
18 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
7 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” White hairs often regrow in alopecia areata patches.
1 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research needed to confirm finasteride as standard treatment for FFA.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
49 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
32 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss from COVID-19 usually starts around 45 days after infection and lasts about 47.5 days.
31 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
16 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
3 citations,
September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.