research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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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 A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Evaluation of Utility of Phenol in Alopecia Areata
88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Arrow Sign: A Rapid Microscopic Diagnosis of Hair Change Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors
A new method quickly detects hair changes from EGFR inhibitors using a microscope.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research A Rare Complication of Follicular Hair Unit Extraction: Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption
A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
research Clinical Manifestations of Alopecia in Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
research Telogen Effluvium After Oral Albendazole
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after taking albendazole, which resolved on its own within 3 months.
research Disturbances in Wound Healing After Treatment with Imiquimod and Diclofenac in Elderly Men
Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
research Clinical Evaluation of Alopecias Using a Handheld Dermatoscope
A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
research Complications in Hair-Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness
Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.
research Residents’ Corner: Multiple Pyogenic Granuloma-like Lesions Following Hair Transplantation
A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
research Delayed-Onset Pachyonychia Congenita Caused by a Novel Mutation in the V2 Domain of Keratin 6B
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research Dysfunction of Hair Growth
Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Cutaneous Latanoprost in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Applying latanoprost on skin can stimulate hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness
Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
research Alopecia Induced by Autologous Fat Injection into the Temporal Area: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
research Finasteride-Induced Pseudoporphyria
Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
research Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Study of a 13-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata
The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
research Adipose Tissue Transplant in Recurrent Folliculitis Decalvans
Fat tissue transplant may be an effective new treatment for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss from folliculitis decalvans.
research Twenty-Nail Dystrophy Treated with Hydroxychloroquine in a Patient with Alopecia Areata
Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
research Hair Loss After Terbinafine Treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research Permanent Hair Loss in a Patient with Hypersensitivity to Intralesional Triamcinolone Injection
A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.
research Acne
Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.