August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
September 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris patients often have other health conditions too.
June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The new cream is safe and effective for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The zinc pyrithione hair care system improves scalp hydration and reduces water loss.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
February 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps increase hair density in traction alopecia.
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride treatment changes hormone levels in male pattern baldness patients.
131 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
96 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
95 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata, a skin disease, generally have a poor quality of life, especially if more of their scalp is affected.
73 citations,
October 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tretinoin may help hair growth and works better when combined with minoxidil.
69 citations,
April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
63 citations,
April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical PUVA can cause temporary hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients but doesn't change the long-term outcome.
52 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.
44 citations,
October 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists are important in helping transgender people with skin issues and physical changes during their transition.
19 citations,
August 2018 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” The conclusion is that certain surgeries can help people with gender dysphoria look more like their true gender and feel better.
12 citations,
October 2004 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) focus on reducing symptoms, restoring regular periods, and helping with pregnancy. Common treatments include hormone suppressors, fertility drugs, and insulin-sensitising agents.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
7 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
7 citations,
November 2003 in “Sex Education” The conclusion is that sex education should encourage critical thinking and be open to new scientific perspectives.
5 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some hair products can create false signs on scalp examinations, leading to wrong diagnoses.
4 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
3 citations,
March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
3 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
3 citations,
January 2000 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream (Vaniqa™) was evaluated for dermal safety in four studies involving 230 subjects. The cream was found to cause erythema with oedema in 38.9% of subjects, compared to 4.8% with the vehicle cream. In a cumulative irritation study with 30 subjects, the cream had a mean irritation score of 1.33, which was lower than the positive control but higher than the vehicle. Phototoxicity and photocontact allergy studies showed no serious reactions, with mild erythema subsiding within 24 hours. No serious adverse events were reported, and the cream did not exhibit contact sensitizing, photocontact allergic, or phototoxic properties. It was concluded that eflornithine HCl 13.9% cream had a favorable dermal safety profile suitable for routine topical application.