Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
People with chronic hives should be tested for thyroid autoimmunity to manage their condition better.
The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.
COVID-19 may trigger or worsen rapid hair loss in alopecia areata.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
The study concludes that long COVID recovery involves time, various treatments, and a strong patient-provider relationship.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.
December 2022 in “Curēus” Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
Early identification of lupus through skin signs and blood tests is crucial in India.
Children with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D, especially if they have darker skin, it's not summer, or they're not White.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
February 2021 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.