research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
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research Clinical Features of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in Chinese Patients
Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.
research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Alopecia Areata: A New Treatment Plan
The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review on Diagnosis, Immunological Etiopathogenesis, and Treatment Options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss
Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Reassessing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in General Dermatology: How to Choose the Right Indication
Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Comparison of Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Both androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata negatively impact quality of life, with no significant difference between them.
research Skin Biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.
research Experience in Treating Multifocal Alopecia Areata in a Child with JAK Kinase Inhibitors
JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat alopecia in children without major side effects.
research Medium-Dose Prednisolone Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Medium-dose prednisolone pulse therapy is effective and safe for multifocal alopecia areata but not for more severe forms.
research Ringworm in Dogs: Dermatophytosis and Its Impact
Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
research Dermatomyositis Disease in Dogs
Dogs with dermatomyositis, especially Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, need better treatments for their skin and muscle inflammation.
research Effects of Cyclosporine A on Clinical and Histologic Abnormalities in Dogs with Sebaceous Adenitis
Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
research Demodicosis With Ticks Infestation and Babesiosis in a Mixed Dog
The dog's condition improved after 21 days of treatment.
research A Case Report of Graham-Little–Piccardi–Lassueur Syndrome
A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
research Diagnosis of Pemphigus Foliaceus in a Pinscher: Case Report
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
research American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and American College of Veterinary Dermatology Annual Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia, April 4-8, 2001
The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
research Lupus Panniculitis Clinically Simulating Alopecia Areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Announcements
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Clinical, Histopathological and Immunological Characteristics of Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in 25 German Short-Haired Pointers
A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: A Non-Scarring, Multifocal Hair Growth Disorder
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
research Alopecia Areata with Lymphocytic Mural Folliculitis Affecting the Isthmus in a Thoroughbred Mare
The horse had a rare type of hair loss caused by immune cells attacking hair follicles.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss that usually happens after menopause.
research The Effect of Antioxidants Administration on the Response Rate in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Antioxidants improved hair growth in alopecia areata patients regardless of disease duration.
research Generalized Alopecia with Vasculitis-Like Changes in a Dog with Babesiosis
The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.