6 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Teletrichoscopy is a promising method for diagnosing hair disorders remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2024 in “Journal of Marine Medical Society” Dermoscopy helps diagnose skin issues and warns against unqualified treatments.
44 citations,
August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.
3 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
89 citations,
March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
39 citations,
December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
5 citations,
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.
2 citations,
April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
January 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Different techniques measure hair properties to ensure cosmetic products work.
August 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing different types of non-scarring hair loss.
243 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
73 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
61 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.
29 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
21 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical cetirizine improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibodies are linked to more severe alopecia areata, suggesting screening for celiac disease in these patients.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.