research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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research Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Microscopy Structural Studies of Caucasian and Afro Human Hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Hair Casts and Cutaneous Spicules in Multiple Myeloma
Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
research Follicular Mucinosis in Association with Sézary Syndrome
A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
research Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption
Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
research Successful Treatment of Lichen Spinulosus with Topical Tacalcitol Cream
Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
research Bubble Hair – A Possible Explanation for Its Distribution
Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
research A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine and Hair Follicle Nevus: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research Monilethrix: A Rare Inherited Hair Shaft Disorder in Siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Alopecia in Two Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
research Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy
Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
research Safety and Efficacy of a Topical Treatment (SM04554) for Androgenetic Alopecia: Results from a Phase 1 Trial
Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
research Topical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Spironolactone
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research Randomized Controlled Evaluator Blinded Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
research Dermoscopic Features in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss and may reduce the need for biopsies.
research Coexistence of Woolly Hair and Monilethrix: A Case Study
Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
research Multi-Dermatomal Unilateral Nevus Comedonicus Along the Lines of Blaschko: A Rare Presentation
A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
research Disorders of the Skin Appendages
The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
research Withdrawn
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Relapsing Nail Fibrokeratoma: A Case Report on a Teenager
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Regulation of Hair Growth
The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
research Philadelphia Dermatological Society
Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
research The Pathological Dynamics of Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Treatment
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research Videodermoscopy in the Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.
research T Helper 17 Cell/Regulatory T-Cell Imbalance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: The Link to Hair Follicle Dissection, Obesity, Smoking, and Autoimmune Comorbidities
An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.