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This study observed that in a series of 28 patients with different types of alopecia, specific trichoscopic markers like exclamation-mark hairs and yellow dots helped distinguish alopecia areata from conditions like lichen planopilaris and discoid lupus erythematosus, which showed follicular ostia loss and white scarring.

The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.

This article discusses the anatomical and biological aspects of hair follicle stem cells in the bulge region but reports no new research findings.

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

This study found that patients with cutaneous lichen planus had a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension compared to controls.

Cytokeratin-15 loss is not specific to any single type of scarring alopecia.

This article reviews various "white diseases" characterized by hypopigmentation or depigmentation and emphasizes the role of melanosomes in skin and eye color, but it does not present new clinical results.

In this study, the first case of a persistent curly hair phenotype was reported with nivolumab treatment in a patient with metastatic squamous cell lung cancer.

This chapter discusses pediatric disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, identifying laser and light therapies as treatment options, and highlights that the pulsed dye laser is well tolerated and effective for treating molluscum contagiosum.

This review highlights the increasing association of metabolic syndrome with various dermatological conditions and suggests a link through chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and endocrine abnormalities, yet reports no new findings.

This review discusses the role of PPAR-γ in the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecia, including its involvement in lichen planopilaris and treatment trials using PPAR-agonists, and reports no new clinical results.

This study reported an increased likelihood of hidradenitis suppurativa flares in patients who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines compared to those who received non-mRNA vaccines, indicating a potential association that warrants further research in larger populations.

Early diagnosis, innovative treatments, and considering systemic conditions are crucial in dermatological care.

This article reviews surgical approaches for correcting cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for careful assessment of scar stability and ongoing medical treatment before and after hair restoration, but reports no new clinical results.

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.

This abstract provides no study findings; it outlines website features and permissions for accessing JAMA Network content.

This article reviews the current status of oral retinoids in dermatology and reports no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the topical use of systemic drugs for cutaneous disorders and reports a lack of strong evidence from randomized controlled trials, highlighting the need for larger comparative effectiveness studies.

This abstract lists affiliations and states no financial interests but provides no research findings to summarize.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

This article discusses the challenges hair transplant surgeons face in diagnosing hair loss causes and reports no new clinical results.

This abstract highlights that hair and nail disorders significantly affect quality of life, with early diagnosis and treatment critical to managing these conditions effectively.

This chapter reviews treatments for alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia but presents no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for more effective and safe hair growth promoters.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.

This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with clobetasol propionate significantly enhance follicular drug delivery compared to commercial cream, and manual massage further doubles follicular retention.

This review discusses the skin side effects associated with targeted cancer therapies and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for empirical management based on expert opinion.

This review outlines diagnostic possibilities for diffuse, nonscarring hair loss in women and reports no new clinical findings.

This article highlights that a low suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and hair loss may delay diagnosis and treatment, urging confirmation through KOH, fungal culture, or biopsy.