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This article discusses highlights from the 2019 Dermatology Nurses' Association's annual meeting, covering various dermatological conditions and treatments, and reports no new clinical findings.

In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.

This case study reports successful treatment of alopecia areata in a 22-year-old woman using an Ayurvedic approach, including microneedling and herbal therapies, which improved her SALT score from 22% to 0% after one month.

In this study, the author explores ancient Egyptian attitudes towards male pattern baldness through interdisciplinary and biblical feminist perspectives, revealing that baldness was recognized as unattractive yet also associated with respect for older men's work ethic and masculinity.

This study explored Ayurvedic principles for skin care and reported that these traditional practices offer safe, affordable, and effective solutions for various dermatological issues, providing promising alternatives to conventional cosmetics.

In this case report from People's College of Medical Sciences, a 20-year-old man initially misdiagnosed with Addison's disease was ultimately found to have strongyloidiasis, with his symptoms and weight loss improving after antihelminthic treatment.

In this single-center study, small-volume tumescent liposuction resulted in significant reductions in waist and hip circumferences but did not show significant improvements in metabolic markers.

This case report concludes that the most likely diagnosis for the patient's symptoms is secondary syphilis with neurological involvement.

This article reviews the most common skin diseases worldwide and reports no new clinical findings.

In this case report, a 7-year-old girl with severe alopecia areata and high baseline IgE levels achieved complete hair regrowth after 48 weeks of dupilumab therapy, with observed decreases in IgE levels and no significant adverse effects beyond a mild initial allergic reaction.

In this study, Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly reduced IL-1α expression and increased VEGF expression in human keratinocytes, which the researchers suggest may be linked to its traditional use in treating hair loss and wound healing. Further investigation is needed to clarify its mechanisms.

This study reviews the therapeutic applications and evidence around punch-based dermatologic techniques, highlighting their varying effectiveness and precision across different conditions, but emphasizes the need for further standardized research.

This case report illustrates that prompt diagnosis and treatment of myositis in an SLE patient can lead to symptom resolution and highlights this condition as a rare SLE complication.

This review found that cosmeceuticals blend cosmetic and biological skin effects, offering promise in mild dermatoses and photoaging prevention, yet face challenges like regulatory gaps and the need for standardized definitions and pharmacovigilance systems.

In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with myasthenia gravis developed vitiligo and alopecia universalis during long-term rituximab therapy, suggesting a rare association between the drug and these immune-mediated skin conditions, highlighting the potential benefit of early intervention with baricitinib.

This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic features are key factors in predicting female pattern hair loss, and the developed nomogram model may help improve disease management by assessing these risks.

This study demonstrated that engineered exosomes loaded with growth factors, EGF and FGF, could successfully repair the hair follicle microenvironment in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, enhancing hair growth without causing adverse immune reactions or toxicity.

In this study, researchers highlight the importance of correcting selenium and zinc deficiencies as part of a comprehensive management strategy for patients with autoimmune thyroiditis complicated by alopecia, as these elements play key roles in thyroid hormone biosynthesis and hair follicle function.

In this quasi-experimental study conducted at a hypnosis clinic in Santiago de Cuba, therapeutic hypnosis was reported to reduce the severity of alopecia areata by up to 8.7% and completely eradicate symptoms in pediatric patients.

This study observed that 82% of patients with alopecia areata reported experiencing at least one stressful life event prior to the onset of their condition, highlighting the significance of considering life event strain in managing these patients.

This review systematically evaluates 13 animal and 2 mathematical models for alopecia areata, assessing their effectiveness in understanding the condition's pathogenesis and aiding in the development of new therapeutic strategies.

In this study, researchers in Sulaimani Governorate, Iraq found that androgenetic alopecia in adults was more prevalent in females than males, with significant risk factors including family history, recent surgeries, and frequent use of hair styling tools.

This study observed a high prevalence of dermatological disorders, such as seborrhea, acne, and hirsutism, among 100 infertile women in Duhok City, Iraq, suggesting that skin conditions may be related to infertility.

Agomelatine might help reduce hair loss caused by valproate.

This paper presents a case where alopecia was associated with the use of escitalopram and improved after switching to duloxetine, alongside a literature review of antidepressant-related alopecia.

This review discusses the causes, associated conditions, and treatment options for alopecia areata, such as corticosteroids and wigs, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that garlic gel significantly improved the efficacy of topical betamethasone valerate in treating alopecia areata compared to placebo.

This archive describes the Bioline International platform, which hosted open access journals from developing countries but reports no new research findings.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.

Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.