research Disorders of Hair Growth and the Pilosebaceous Unit: Facts and Controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
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research Renal Vitamins
Dialysis patients benefit from water-soluble vitamins but need careful management to avoid risks.
research Effect of Finasteride on the Ovulatory Function of Normal Women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype With Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Hair Transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Observational Study from Two Centers
Hair transplantation with FUE is safe, effective, and better than FUT for male hair loss.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Hair Follicles Are Viable After Delayed FUE Procedure
Hair follicles can survive for a few days before transplant but are less viable over time.
research Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
research The Burden of Disease in Alopecia Areata: Canadian Online Survey of Patients and Caregivers
Alopecia Areata greatly affects the quality of life and mental health of Canadian patients and their caregivers.
research Nonsurgical Cosmetic Practice and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 57% increase in interest in facial cosmetic procedures, leading to calls for better industry regulation and professional standards.
research Hydrophilic Melanin as a Potential Hair Growth Stimulant: A Secondary Observational Study
Hydrophilic melanin may help hair grow by improving blood flow and regeneration.
research Alopecia Areata's Psychological Impact on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity: A Scoping Review
Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
research Alopecia Totalis in an Infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research A Randomized, Open Label Comparative Study of Hydroxychloroquine with Betamethasone Oral Mini Pulse in the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata
Hydroxychloroquine is less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy for treating alopecia areata.
research Alymphoid Cystic Thymic Dysgenesis - FOXN1 Gene Mutation: A Rare Case Report of Two Siblings
Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
research Study of Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Combined with Microneedling on Acne Scars
Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively improves acne scars in most cases without serious complications.
research Editorial: July 2019
The July 2019 journal had articles on rosacea treatment and herbal hair loss remedies.
research Real-Time Ultrasound Assisted Gluteal Fat Grafting: Increasing Safety in Gluteal Fat Augmentation
Using real-time ultrasound during gluteal fat grafting is safe and reduces complication risks.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research Conventional and Novel Stem Cell Based Therapies for Androgenic Alopecia
Stem cell therapies show potential for treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Efficacy of Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Lichen Planus
Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
research Tumor Cell Adhesion as a Risk Factor for SLN Metastasis and Predictor of Disease Recurrence in Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
research Comparison of Effectiveness of Weekly Azathioprine Pulse and Betamethasone Oral Mini Pulse in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
research Dermatoscopic Analysis of Pseudocyst of the Scalp
Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
research Recalcitrant Widespread Alopecia Areata in a Child Treated Successfully with Oral Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy
Oral methylprednisolone pulse therapy helped an 11-year-old regrow 80% of his hair in six months.
research Co-Editors' Messages
Inflammation linked to the immune response may play a role in causing various types of hair loss.
research Lowering the Female Hairline: Two Options in Treatment
Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
research The Association Between Male Pattern Baldness and Second to Fourth Finger Ratio with Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study
Male pattern baldness may predict prostate cancer risk.
research Cyberspace Chat: Safe Management of Patients on Plavix (Clopidogrel) for Hair Restoration Surgery
Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.