1 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia regrew her hair after taking a higher dose of tocilizumab.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Videodermoscopy better identifies female hair loss than clinical diagnosis.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
June 2020 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Skin research and technology” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
26 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” People with alopecia areata may also have allergic rhinitis and should be checked for respiratory allergies.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” PRP shows promise for short-term hair growth, especially in young men.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Botulinum toxin treatment improves hair follicle width and length in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages are more involved in Lichen planopilaris than in Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that the cornea has two types of stem cells, with Lrig1+ cells being key for renewal in aging corneas, independent of CD44.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new treatment using AGED to modulate PPAR-γ shows promise for treating scarring hair loss by protecting and repairing hair follicle cells.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Papilla Cells grown in 3D and with stem cells better mimic natural hair growth conditions than cells grown in 2D.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors better understand and treat nail fungus.
52 citations,
June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
8 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Substance P helps hair grow longer and faster.
8 citations,
July 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A new suturing technique for hair transplant donor sites leads to better scarring and allows more grafts to be taken.