19 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.
11 citations,
November 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Azelaic Acid is effective and safe for treating adult female acne, with few side effects.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
1 citations,
August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
The combination therapy effectively improved acne keloidalis nuchae.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Low-dose isotretinoin is as effective as conventional doses for acne and has fewer side effects.
43 citations,
November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The case suggests that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp can occur in a White child and should be considered when diagnosing pediatric scarring alopecia.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively improves acne scars in most cases without serious complications.
78 citations,
April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
19 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
17 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
11 citations,
December 1921 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
1 citations,
July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
1 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” Effective acne treatment and patient education are crucial to prevent long-term physical and psychological effects.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Most women with excessive hair growth (hirsutism) also experience a common type of non-scarring hair loss called Androgenetic alopecia with telogen effluvium.
April 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet Rich Fibrin improves healing and reduces acne scars by slowly releasing growth factors.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.
Loss of oil glands and inflammation might contribute to the development of scarring hair loss.
December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Acne is more common and severe in females, often with pre-menstrual flare-ups and associated with seborrhea.