research Psoriatic Alopecia: Clarification and Critique
Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
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research The Nocebo Effect: A Clinician's Guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
research Advanced Glycation End-Products Inhibit Mesenchymal-Epidermal Interaction by Up-Regulating Proinflammatory Cytokines in Hair Follicles
AGEs may cause hair loss by increasing inflammation in hair follicles.
research Book Reviews
The document concludes that the reviewed dermatology books are useful and comprehensive for medical professionals.
research Ovarian Cancer Surgery: Heed This LION’s Roar
Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
research Preparation of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Frozen Sections: Three New Pearls Leading to a Simplified, More Effective Process
Three new techniques simplify and improve the preparation of tissue samples for skin cancer surgery.
research Syphilis: Today
Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
research Role of Lactoferrin in Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.
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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 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men
Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or With Finasteride Does Not Improve Measurements of Cognition in Healthy Older Men With Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.
research Hair Follicle Neogenesis Induced by Cultured Human Scalp Dermal Papilla Cells
Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Scalp Cooling Systems for the Prevention of Alopecia Associated with Docetaxel Treatment
Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research The Management of Postacne Scarring
New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
research Use of Dermatoscopy and Videodermatoscopy in Therapeutic Follow-Up: A Review
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
research Micropigmentation: Medical Applications and Procedures
Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
research Disease Modifying Agent Related Skin Reactions in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevention, Assessment, and Management
The article concludes that proper injection techniques and patient education can prevent serious skin reactions from multiple sclerosis medications.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research Stress and Psychoneuroimmunologic Factors in Dermatology
Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
research Spermatozoa and Chronic Treatment with Finasteride: A TEM and FISH Study
Finasteride may negatively affect male fertility.
research Automated Digital Image Analysis (TrichoScan) for Human Hair Growth Analysis: Ease Versus Errors
TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
research Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
research Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies: Adverse Effect Surveillance and Management
The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
research Diabetex: A Novel Approach for Diabetic Wound Healing
Diabetex improves diabetic wound healing better than metformin.
research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness
Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men
The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
research Trichotillomania: A Case Report with Clinical and Dermatoscopic Differential Diagnosis with Alopecia Areata
Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.
research The Physical and Physiological Effects of Vacuum Massage on Different Skin Layers: Current Literature Status
Vacuum massage may improve skin elasticity and induce changes in skin cells, but evidence for treating burn scars is insufficient and more research is needed.