research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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research The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation
The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
research Progress on the Road to Better Medical Care for Transgender Patients
The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.
research Unmet Medical Needs in Chronic, Non-Communicable Inflammatory Skin Diseases
There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Androgen Excess-Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?
Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Factors Affecting the Severity of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
research Phenotypic Variability Associated with WNT10A Nonsense Mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
research Hair Follicle Characteristics and Fiber Production in South American Camelids
South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
research Cicatricial Marginal Alopecia: Is It All Traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction with Finasteride 1 mg Taken for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Rhombencephalosynapsis Presenting Antenatally with Ventriculomegaly/Hydrocephalus in a Likely Case of Gomez–López-Hernández Syndrome
A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Risks and Side Effects of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
research Finasteride and Male Breast Cancer: Does the MHRA Report Show a Link?
No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.
research Distinct Conditions Support a Novel Classification for Bradykinin-Mediated Angioedema
The conclusion suggests a new way to classify bradykinin-mediated angio-oedema based on different causes and its possible link with urticaria, which could improve diagnosis and treatment.
research What’s New in Facial Hair Transplantation?
Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Approach to Patients with Suspected Rheumatic Disease
Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Analysis
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Hair Loss After Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Most patients experience temporary hair loss after ECMO, but it usually grows back within 6 months without treatment.
research Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
research Diseases of the Skin: Drug Ill Effects on the Skin
All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
research Hereditary Chorea Associated With and Aggravated by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around The Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
research Hepatotoxicity Secondary to a Weight Loss Drug, Orlistat: Consideration as a Differential Diagnosis
The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Trichotillomania Triggered by Vitamin D Deficiency and Resolving Dramatically With Vitamin D Therapy
A girl's hair-pulling condition improved greatly after she started vitamin D treatment.