research Quality of Life in South African Black Women with Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Alopecia greatly lowers the quality of life for South African Black women, especially affecting their self-image and social interactions.
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research Epidemiology, Management, and the Associated Burden of Mental Health Illness, Atopic and Autoimmune Conditions, and Common Infections in Alopecia Areata: Protocol for an Observational Study Series
People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
research Thyroid Diseases and Skin Autoimmunity
Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: A Review
Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Antidepressants
Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
research Oral Minoxidil in Trichology: A Review
Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Impact of Wig Prosthesis on Patient Quality of Life: A Case Report With Medical Insurance Appeal Letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Keratosis Pilaris-Like Eruption During Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Literature Review And Case Report On Imatinib
Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
research Rare Cutaneous Side Effects of Imiquimod: A Review on Its Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Management
Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
research Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in Dermatomyositis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Clinicopathologic Case 2: Multiple Intraoral White Lesions in a 55-Year-Old Female
The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
research Histopathological Examination and Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Alopecia: Is It Necessary?
Skin biopsies are recommended for confirming alopecia diagnosis due to variability in clinical assessments; the link between vitamin D levels and alopecia is unclear.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Suprabulbar Thinning of Hair in Telogen Effluvium
Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
research A New Topical Formulation of Minoxidil and Finasteride Improves Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research Effect of Polarized Light Therapy on Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
Polarized light therapy helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research Early Stage Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Inflammation in the Upper Dermis and Damage to the Hair Follicle Infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
research Restoration of Hair Growth in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease Using Topical Anthralin
Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
research Unlocking the Potential of the Secretome in Hair Growth Enhancement
Secretome-based therapies could improve hair growth better than current treatments.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research Age-Related Changes in Female Scalp Dermal Sheath and Dermal Fibroblasts: How the Hair Follicle Environment Impacts Hair Aging
Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
research Unmet Medical Needs in Chronic, Non-Communicable Inflammatory Skin Diseases
There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
research Antiandrogenic Therapy with Cyproterone Acetate in Female Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.