research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
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research Permanent Scalp Alopecia Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy by Sequential Fluorouracil/Epirubicin/Cyclophosphamide (FEC) and Docetaxel: A Prospective Study of 20 Patients
Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Acne
Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
research Dissecting Cellulitis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens): A Comprehensive Review Focusing on New Treatments and Findings of the Last Decade with Commentary Comparing the Therapies and Causes of Dissecting Cellulitis to Hidradenitis Suppurativa
New treatments for Dissecting cellulitis show promise, but more research is needed to understand the disease and establish a standard treatment plan.
research Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss
Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
research Management of the Female With Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Patient-Oriented Approach
The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.
research Pregnancy and Skin: Changes and Dermatoses
Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research Skin, A Mirror Reflecting Diabetes Mellitus: A Longitudinal Study In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Gujarat
Skin problems are common in people with diabetes and controlling blood sugar can reduce these issues.
research Clinical Study of Twenty-Nail Dystrophy in Korea
The Korean study found that twenty-nail dystrophy mainly affects adults, more often women, and has five distinct types with different clinical progressions.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research FDA Reports of Alopecia as an Adverse Event to Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
research Social Isolation: Main Dermatoses and the Impact of Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic increased stress-related skin conditions and those affected by behavior changes.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and the Heterozygote Carrier
Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
research Regional Dermatology: Hair and Nail Biology, Hair Loss Conditions, and Dermatological Issues of the Mouth and Genital Regions
The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
research Heterozygous 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency as a Cause of Hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
research Tolerance of Spironolactone in Acne and Hirsutism Treatment
Most patients tolerated spironolactone for acne and hirsutism despite common side effects like menstrual changes and breast tenderness.
research Impact of Coronavirus in a Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
research Precocious Puberty in a 24-Month-Old Nigerian Girl: Case Report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Toxicological Study on the Health Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Benzene in Benzene Filling Workers, Qassim Region, KSA
Long-term exposure to benzene increases skin diseases, blood disorders, and liver problems.
research Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Lipid Metabolism
Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical Therapy for Hair Loss: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research Onychomadesis Associated with Childhood Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.
research A Cornerstone of Hematological Science
The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
research Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Retrospective Pharmacotherapeutic Evaluation of Dutasteride Not Approved by US FDA for Androgenetic Alopecia in Korea
Dutasteride is highly effective for hair loss treatment in Korea, with more side effects than finasteride.
research Race and Alopecia Areata Amongst US Women
Black and Hispanic women are more likely to have alopecia areata than white women.