research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
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research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Histologic Features of Alopecia Areata Other Than Peribulbar Lymphocytic Infiltrates
Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Treatments and Their Efficacy
Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Association of Premature Hair Graying with Family History, Smoking, and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study
Premature hair graying in young men is linked to family history, obesity, and smoking.
research Efficacy and Safety of Diphenylcyclopropenone Alone or in Combination with Anthralin in the Treatment of Chronic Extensive Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up
Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases
Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
research Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated With Greater Severity of Alopecia in Men With Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
research Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists
A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
research Elastin Staining Patterns in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.
research Iron Deficiency and Diffuse Nonscarring Scalp Alopecia in Women: More Pieces to the Puzzle
The conclusion suggests a possible link between iron levels and hair health in women, recommending further research on iron supplementation for hair loss.
research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism
Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Anisotrichosis: A Novel Term to Describe Pattern Alopecia
The document suggests "anisotrichosis" as a new term for hair thickness variation in common baldness.
research Dysplastic Nevi, Cutaneous Melanoma, and Other Skin Neoplasms in Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Cross-Sectional Study
People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.
research Commentary: Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris
Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
research Issues in Transgender Dermatology: A Systematic Review of the Literature
The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
research Contraceptive Use in Acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Distinguishing Diffuse Alopecia Areata from Pattern Hair Loss Using CD3+ T Cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
research Systematic Review of the Therapeutic Roles of Adipose Tissue in Dermatology
Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research Topical and Oral Minoxidil for Hair Disorders in Pediatric Patients: What Do We Know So Far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research Balance of Tofacitinib Efficacy and Disease Flare in the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.