January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” In this case study, researchers documented a Chinese boy with hair color changing to red and identified MC1R genetic mutations as the cause, rather than zinc deficiency, enhancing our understanding of hair heterochromia due to genetic factors.
December 2023 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many women in Turkey have hirsutism, according to the research group's findings.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” In this rodent study, researchers found that the drug finasteride may reduce anxiety and depression-like behaviors in a model of aging, despite inducing metabolic disturbances and depressive-like behaviors in young rats, suggesting potential considerations for its use in elderly populations.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & Dementia” In this study, chronic exposure to finasteride induced metabolic disturbances and depression-like behaviors in young male rats, similar to those caused by obesity, but did not worsen anxiety or depression in obese rats.
October 2023 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” This report discusses a potentially underdiagnosed form of multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis in infants, demonstrating the use of thymic sonography for staging, highlighting a case where thymic and cutaneous involvement was confirmed, and suggesting thymic ultrasound may aid in better diagnosis and management of LCH.
October 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” This study found that the JAK3/TEC kinase inhibitor ritlecitinib was effective and well tolerated in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata, providing a potential systemic treatment option for this condition, especially in cases of significant psychosocial impact.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that topical minoxidil could effectively accelerate nail growth in both healthy individuals and those with nail disorders, though the regimen might differ across these groups.
September 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter discusses the potential of the "Gabrin sign" as an indicator for identifying high-risk COVID-19 patients with androgenic alopecia, yet no specific results are detailed in the text.
September 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This article presents a new method using dermoscopy to evaluate the severity and treatment effectiveness of androgenetic alopecia in men by capturing images of specific scalp regions.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This journal issue features articles on safety and treatment advancements in cosmetic dermatology, including the use of hyaluronic acid injections, acne therapies, and exosome treatments for hair restoration.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This case report described a woman in her 40s with ulcerative scalp sarcoidosis presenting in atypical skin locations, diagnosed with systemic sarcoidosis following comprehensive examination and histological analysis, and experiencing improvement with prednisone and hydroxychloroquine treatment.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with pityriasis versicolor presenting as scalp hypopigmentation, a rare distribution for this fungal infection. Diagnosis was confirmed via Wood's lamp examination and microscopy, and the condition resolved after treatment with topical terbinafine hydrochloride cream.
June 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study examined the current prescribing patterns of Australian dermatologists in treating androgenetic alopecia in men, highlighting the limited treatment options available despite the condition's prevalence and psychological impact.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that lentiginous melanoma had the highest incidence in central facial areas, with men showing higher rates on peripheral head regions and women on central face regions.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report illustrates that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia due to similar hair loss patterns, but distinctive trichoscopic and histopathologic features help differentiate it.
February 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
January 2023 in “Laryngoscope” This review found that while platelet-rich plasma shows potential benefits for hair restoration, there is a lack of standardized preparation and treatment protocols, necessitating further rigorous trials.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that histopathologic features such as a catagen/telogen shift, melanin in fibrous tracts, and small dystrophic follicles can help differentiate alopecia areata from pattern hair loss in the absence of peribulbar infiltrates.
January 2023 in “Pediatrics International” This case study describes the diagnosis and treatment of a Japanese girl with non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, highlighting the normalization of testosterone and control of clitoromegaly after hydrocortisone therapy, but continued overgrowth issues.
August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study investigated variation in depth control during follicular unit extraction and introduced a new depth classification, highlighting depth variability within different zones of the scalp's safe donor area.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” This report describes common skin CT features of rosacea identified using a reflective confocal microscope, facilitating more objective diagnosis but highlights the need for further clinical exploration.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the characteristics and diagnostic challenges of fibrosing alopecia pattern distribution, proposing an algorithm for hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, 98 days of using Trimax-360 Serum, a botanical-based treatment, significantly improved hair density, thickness, and growth rate in adults with mild to moderate alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, diode laser treatment showed greater efficacy in reducing facial hair and increasing satisfaction among hirsutism patients with normal levels of DHEAS and DHT, compared to those with deranged levels, although some benefits were observed across both groups.
February 2022 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that skin computed tomography may effectively identify epidermoid cysts by revealing features consistent with histopathology, potentially serving as a non-invasive diagnostic alternative to biopsies.
November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that children with COVID-19 experienced more frequent acral ischemic lesions, whereas telogen effluvium was the most common skin manifestation in adults.
December 2020 in “Macromolecular Symposia” This study found that incorporating acrylic and methacrylic acid into poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) copolymers improves film mechanical properties but negatively affects their interaction with keratin for hair care applications.
April 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that improved protein extraction methods enhanced the resolution of hair proteins on gels, but differences in protein abundance between curly and straight Japanese women’s hair were minimal and unlikely to affect hair structure.
June 2015 in “Sonography” This case report describes a rare instance of multiple sebaceous cysts over the scrotum in a 22-year-old man, highlighting the effectiveness of ultrasound imaging for diagnosis and the need for surgical intervention in severe cases.