August 2024 in “Journal of Home Economics Research” This source reports that among female youths in Umunneochi, common hair care products like serums, sprays, and lotions fall below average usage, and it concludes that consulting dermatologists and avoiding counterfeit products could prevent hair damage.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.
July 2024 in “Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses” This study by Kyung et al. found a significant association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and an increased risk of developing alopecia areata in long COVID patients, with COVID-19 severity and vaccination status impacting this risk.
June 2024 in “Da liễu học” This source does not report results but describes a project by the European Dermatology Forum to create evidence-based treatment guidelines for androgenetic alopecia, aiming to help dermatologists choose effective and safe treatments for patients.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
April 2024 in “Dermatology The American Medical Journal” This study developed expert consensus guidelines on the safe and effective prescription of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss by engaging 43 dermatologists from 12 countries in a structured Delphi process, yielding 78 consensus items on safety, efficacy, dosing, and monitoring.
December 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Media coverage increased public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss but may also spread misinformation.
This study emphasizes the importance of dermatologists practicing cultural sensitivity and providing appropriate recommendations for Black women experiencing hair loss, as understanding textured hair can present diagnostic challenges.
October 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this consensus document, 34 dermatologists from the Spanish Trichology Society used the Delphi method to create comprehensive recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia, offering guidance based on expert opinion and available scientific evidence to assist clinicians in routine treatment.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review outlines a systematic approach for dermatologists to accurately diagnose hair loss disorders, emphasizing the importance of differentiating between scarring and non-scarring alopecia to guide appropriate treatment decisions.
August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” This observational study from Saudi Arabia suggests that extended use of Minoxidil might lead to hair discoloration, especially among those with a family history of hair greying.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study developed a support vector machine model using trichoscopic patterns to accurately classify androgenic alopecia severity, with an accuracy of 94.3% in training and 90.0% in test datasets.
This study outlines the challenges in diagnosing variants of alopecia, emphasizing the need for pathologists to understand hair follicle histology and collaborate with dermatologists for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers evaluated online resources for psychological support for alopecia areata patients and found the quality lacking, with most resources not providing adequate advice or referring to therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, despite the significant psychological impact of the condition.
This study found that GoogLeNet outperformed other CNN models in accurately identifying the type of folliculitis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients and doctors often disagree on alopecia areata severity and treatment satisfaction.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that only a small percentage of lupus patients with hair loss symptoms were diagnosed with specific alopecia or received biopsies, highlighting potential underdiagnosis in this group.
August 2022 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” This review discusses the potential role of hormone therapies in preventing or reversing age-related aesthetic changes in postmenopausal women and reports no clinical results; it suggests these treatments may be safely and effectively used by dermatologists.
Interest in COVID-19 hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially in higher-income countries.
In this observational study, nine out of ten patients developed Telogen Effluvium after mild COVID-19 symptoms, with hair shedding starting on average 73 days following infection.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that 6.1% of new patients seeking PRP therapy for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis by trained dermatologists to optimize treatment outcomes.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article proposes expanding dermatologic care through barbershops to improve health access and trust among Black men, particularly for conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne keloidalis nuchae; it reports no new clinical findings.
This study reports that hair mesotherapy can achieve positive clinical outcomes for scalp diseases, particularly when used by expert dermatologists. It is primarily used alongside standard treatments, and as a standalone option only when other treatments are contraindicated or ineffective.
August 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This essay reviews issues related to telogen effluvium, including diagnosis, classification, and management, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that newspaper articles about alopecia vary in accuracy and reliability, often relying on general terms and expert consultations, but showed significant perception differences between readers and dermatologists, suggesting a need for more accurate media reporting.
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming popular for treating hair loss and it's important for dermatologists to understand how it works and its safety.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 595 nm pulsed dye laser is a cost-effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with a low recurrence rate.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” This case study reports successful treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia with daily 2.5mg finasteride in a 77-year-old woman.
November 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” This article describes the development of a patient handout database by the SPD to provide reliable medical information for use by various healthcare providers; it reports no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.