research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Assessment of Alopecia: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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research Evaluating Results of an Interferon-γ Release Assay in Patients With Autoimmune Skin Disease on Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
research Samcyprone (Diphenylcyclopropenone Ointment) for the Treatment of Common Warts
Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
research The Patient Perspective on Psoriasis Disease Remission
Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
research Role of Observation for Excisionally Biopsied Moderately Dysplastic Nevi with Positive Histologic Margins and Risk of Future Melanoma Development
Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.
research Lasers in Onychomycosis
Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
research Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research A Review of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
research Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
research Rapid Skin Repigmentation on Oral Ruxolitinib in a Patient with Coexistent Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Drugs and Targeted Therapy for Cancer
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
research Current and Novel Methods for Assessing Efficacy of Hair Growth Promoters in Pattern Hair Loss
New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research The Effect of a 1550 Nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
research Trichoscopic Features of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results in 249 Patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Clinical Dose Ranging Studies with Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature and Proposed Treatment Protocol
PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
research Evidence-Based Approach to Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism in Women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
research Mesotherapy Using Dutasteride-Containing Preparation in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Photographic, Morphometric and Ultrastructural Evaluation
Dutasteride-containing mesotherapy effectively treats female hair loss, improving density and thickness with minimal side effects.
research Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
research Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia in an Indian Context: A Perspective Study
At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
research Promotion of Anagen, Increased Hair Density, and Reduction of Hair Fall in a Clinical Setting Following Identification of FGF5-Inhibiting Compounds via a Novel 2-Stage Process
New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.