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Inclusive and affirming healthcare is essential for improving transgender individuals' quality of life and health.

The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of androgenetic alopecia, covering its key physiological mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and a variety of treatment options ranging from topical therapies to aesthetic and regenerative procedures, emphasizing recent advances observed in dermatological practice.

This review discusses the pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, histology, and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight its increasing incidence and challenging nature.

In this prospective study, combining photodynamic therapy with PRP therapy significantly improved hair growth, quality of hair, and quality of life in women with acute telogen effluvium, compared to using each therapy alone.

This study used data mining of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to analyze drug-induced pruritus, revealing differences in gender, age, and weight among cases, and identified ophthalmic drugs and systemic antibacterials as common triggers, contributing to potential prevention and treatment strategies for pruritus.

This review consolidates evidence on 93 plant species used in Zimbabwe for treating 21 skin-related conditions, reporting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, though safety data remains inconsistent.

This article reviews approaches to diagnosing and managing feline alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.

This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.

This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.

This article discusses the rise of direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms, warning that they might cause overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and fragmented healthcare, and emphasizes the need for patient counseling about these risks and benefits.

Experts discussed sedation, hair transplant techniques, and called for respectful professional communication.

This article reviews the use of pigmented concealing powders as a viable cosmetic option for patients with alopecia, noting the potential for a more natural appearance compared to traditional hairstyling or hairpieces, but it presents no new clinical results.

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This study explored the dermatological phenomena associated with sports and clinical scenarios, detailing unique conditions like "Athlete's nodule," "Runner's toe," and "Swimmer's ear," along with their diagnostic features and management strategies, uncovering how sports activities inform dermatological terminology and practice.

This review discusses the dermatological applications of botulinum toxin, including off-label uses for various skin conditions, and calls for a better understanding of underlying muscular anatomy for effective clinical practice.

The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.

This review discusses the clinical use of nutraceuticals for skin aging in dermatological practices and reports no new clinical results.

This article highlights that understanding cultural practices, empathetic patient communication, and social implications can enhance counseling and treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients with skin of color experiencing common dermatological issues like acne, atopic dermatitis, and traction alopecia.

This study examines the genetic underpinnings of chronic dermatological conditions like acne, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata, concluding that a deep understanding of these mechanisms can advance patient-specific treatments and inform cosmetic practices related to skin and hair health.

This review emphasizes the importance of accurately distinguishing between diffuse alopecia areata and telogen effluvium in dermatological practice due to differing treatment implications and long-term patient expectations, but reports no new clinical results.

This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.

This review discusses recent advances in understanding gender differences in skin and their implications for dermatologic diseases, but it reports no new experimental results; ongoing research is necessary for translating these insights into clinical practice.

This study reports that complementary and alternative medicine is commonly used for dermatological diseases in Eastern Turkey, with 43.7% of patients using at least one method and various unconventional practices observed.

This review discusses the potential and varied uses of spironolactone in dermatological conditions such as acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, hirsutism, and female pattern androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing dosage, treatment recommendations, and adverse effects for practical clinical use.

This study explored Ayurvedic principles for skin care and reported that these traditional practices offer safe, affordable, and effective solutions for various dermatological issues, providing promising alternatives to conventional cosmetics.

This study reports that disruptions to the scalp microbiome from invasive cosmetic procedures may contribute to dermatological conditions, and suggests incorporating microbiome assessments and personalized restoration programs into trichological and dermatological practices.

This study identified melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis as top priority topics for dermatological clinical practice guideline development in the Netherlands.

This review detailed the types and mechanisms of injectable "skin boosters" and evaluated their effectiveness and safety for mitigating age-related skin changes, providing insight into their use in contemporary dermatological practice.

This review found that existing studies on adipose tissue for scarring, wound healing, and hair growth show some positive outcomes, but the evidence is insufficient to change current dermatological practices.