research Response to Corona-Rodarte et al.'s 'Pressure Alopecias: A Review'
Dermatologists should be aware of and manage alopecia risks from certain cosmetic procedures.
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research Improving Knowledge of Hair Loss Disorders: Assessing the Efficacy of a Dermatologist-Developed Social Media Video Library for Patient Education
Social media videos made by dermatologists significantly improved patient knowledge about hair loss.
research Response to Ranpariya et al.'s 'Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology Platforms May Have Inherent Conflicts of Interest'
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.
research Combating Dread Shed: The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil on Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil doesn't significantly reduce temporary hair shedding.
research Pre-/Postbiopsy Diagnosis Concordance in Women from an Afro-Caribbean Population: Response to Douglas et al
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Evaluating the Role of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Landscape of Medication-Induced Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if COVID-19 vaccines cause a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
research All That Glitters Is Not Gold – The Patient With 'Excellent' Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
Even after successful weight loss surgery, a patient can have health issues like fatigue due to nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances.
research Association Between Exogenous Testosterone Use and New Diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Series
Exogenous testosterone use may be linked to developing hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Evaluating Subjective Versus Objective Measures of Changes in Hair Density Using Standardized Scalp Photography
Dermatologists can accurately detect smaller differences in hair density than previously thought.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Survey of Pediatric Dermatologist Views on Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.
research A Retrospective Chart Review of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Patients at a Single Urban Institution
Most patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia at the reviewed institution were middle-aged Black women, often with no symptoms, and commonly treated with topical medications.
research Use of Supplements for Hair Loss in Skin of Color Patients
Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
research Shedding Low Yield Testing for Telogen Effluvium: A Cross-Sectional Study of Laboratory Results from Newly Diagnosed Patients
Most lab tests for patients with Telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, show no or mild abnormalities; only a few specific tests are useful.
research Elevated Body Mass Index, Statin Use, and Cholecystectomy Are Associated With Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Retrospective, Case-Control Study
Being overweight, having gallbladder removal surgery, and taking cholesterol-lowering drugs are linked to a higher chance of getting vulvar lichen sclerosus.
research Association of Society of Dermatology Hospitalist Institutions With Improved Outcomes in Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized for Skin Disease
Patients at dermatology specialist hospitals had lower death and readmission rates but higher treatment costs.
research Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata in Adolescents With Baricitinib: A Retrospective Review of 29 Patients
Baricitinib helped most teenagers with severe hair loss regrow hair and had mild side effects.
research Efficacy of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Management of Anticancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
research Comparison of Formulation and Allergenic Potential of Clean and Traditional Shampoos
"Clean" shampoos use fewer allergenic preservatives than traditional ones but still contain fragrances, and their actual risk of causing skin reactions is unclear.
research Signposts to the Promised Land in Alopecia Areata
Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
research Response to 'Vitamin D Status in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia'
The document suggests using a topical Vitamin D treatment for hair loss rather than oral supplements and calls for more research.
research Vitamin D Status in Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
Women with frontal fibrosing alopecia have similar vitamin D levels to those with other hair loss types, suggesting vitamin D is not a key factor in this condition.
research Training the Next Generation of Clinician-Innovators: The Virtual Magic Wand Program
The Virtual Magic Wand program successfully trained dermatologists in innovation, with most feeling capable of leading innovation teams and many starting companies.
research Dermatologic Care and Sun Protection Practices Need Improvement in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.