research Dermatoscopy: Alternative Uses in Daily Clinical Practice
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
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research Clinical Evaluation of Postoperative Pressure-Induced Alopecia Using a Hand-Held Dermatoscope
A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men and Women: A Comparative Study
Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
research The Role of Scalp Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita
Scalp dermoscopy is good for diagnosing a type of hair loss and helps choose the best spots for biopsy.
research Comma Hairs: A Dermatoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis
Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
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.
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 Videodermoscopy in the Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging is inevitable, but using the right hair care products can help maintain hair health.
research A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment
Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
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 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Cultural Importance and Advancements in Hair Restoration
The article concludes that hair restoration techniques must account for ongoing hair loss to ensure successful long-term results.
research Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Comprehensive Overview by the American Academy of Dermatology
Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
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 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 Five-Year Follow-Up of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis Associated with the Use of Interleukin 17 Blockers in 2 Patients with Psoriasis
Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.
research Endothelial Dysfunction in PCOS: Role of Obesity and Adipose Hormones
Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Expanding Phenotype of Hereditary Fibrosing Poikiloderma with Tendon Contractures, Myopathy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by FAM111B Mutations: Report of an Additional Family Raising the Question of Cancer Predisposition and a Short Review of Early-Onset Poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
research Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Induced by Hydroxychloroquine Prescribed for COVID-19
A patient developed a severe skin reaction and died after taking hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Prevalence and Distribution of Melanocytic Naevi on the Scalp: A Prospective Study
Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
research Androgen Excess in Pre-Menopausal Women Due to Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report
Removing the ovarian tumor improved the woman's hormonal symptoms.
research Systemic Scleroderma and Lupus Panniculitis with Atypical Clinical Features: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Reply to: Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study with Quantitative Trichoscopic Documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats mild-moderate male hair loss, alone or combined with other therapies.
research A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.