research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
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research Dialogues in Dermatology: Highlights from 2011
2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
research Simvastatin-Induced Myoglobinuric Acute Kidney Injury Following Ciclosporin Treatment for Alopecia Universalis
A woman developed severe kidney injury from using simvastatin with ciclosporin, highlighting the need for careful monitoring when combining these drugs.
research Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
research Generalized Granuloma Annulare: A Therapeutic Challenge. Our Experience in 12 Patients
Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
research Segmental Cherry Angiomas Associated with Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus: A Report of Two Cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
research Hair And Nails: A Review Of Recent Studies
Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
research Potential Therapeutic Uses of Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid hormone may be useful for treating various skin conditions and needs more research.
research An Unusual Case of Increased Hair Pigmentation in Previously Grey-White Hair
A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
research Correspondence
A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
research American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.
New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
research Microneedling Plus Topical Dutasteride Solution for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study
Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
research BH07: Testosterone Deficiency in Men with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research A Case of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated Effectively by Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Obesity and the Skin: Skin Physiology and Skin Manifestations of Obesity
Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hair Loss
Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Under Occlusion in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis/Universalis
Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
research Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic and Cutaneous Manifestations
Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.