This study summarizes common types of alopecia affecting many in China and suggests that factors like hormones, microorganisms, and immune dysregulation might contribute to hair loss, laying groundwork for better diagnosis and treatment approaches.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that ultraviolet-induced fluorescence trichoscopy can help differentiate between scarring and non-scarring alopecia and between psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
This study developed a high-performance deep learning model using the Inception-ResNet v2 architecture to classify 10 hair disease classes, achieving an accuracy of 94.7% and balanced precision, recall, and F1-scores of 0.94, suggesting reliability for automated dermatology diagnostics.
In this retrospective study of 133 pediatric patients, topical minoxidil was generally well tolerated for managing androgenetic alopecia, but close monitoring and adherence to treatment, accounting for hormonal and concurrent conditions, were emphasized for effective care.
This study highlights the complexity of diagnosing scalp fungal infections, emphasizing how clinical evaluation, trichoscopy, and cultural samples are essential in distinguishing tinea capitis from similar conditions like piedra, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis, due to overlapping symptoms like scaling and hair changes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Teledermatology can effectively treat certain skin conditions with topical treatments, reducing the need for in-person visits.
May 2024 in “Food bioscience” In this animal study, mice on a high-fat diet experienced weakened hair follicles but regained hair growth after treatment with wood sterol, which improved hair follicle health and altered hormone levels, suggesting its potential as a preventive measure for diet-induced alopecia.
This study reviews the diverse clinical presentations of tinea capitis, such as gray patches, a "black dot" appearance, and kerion, highlighting its complex differential diagnosis with conditions like alopecia areata and psoriasis.
May 2024 in “International Seven Multidisciplinary Journal” This study reviewed the literature to explore the dermatological symptoms associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, such as hirsutism and acne, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for optimal management of the syndrome, including controlling circulating androgen levels.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that abnormal levels of zinc, copper, and iron in serum or hair may serve as auxiliary and prognostic tests for various skin diseases, though further research is necessary due to conflicting data.
March 2024 in “Cirugía y Cirujanos (English Edition)” In this study, researchers observed that all kidney transplant patients at a Mexico City hospital developed at least one type of skin condition, with infectious dermatoses being the most common. The authors recommend dermatological assessments before transplantation to manage dermatoses, potentially reducing related health risks.
This study aims to develop an automatic machine learning-based method using the VGG-19 model to accurately classify various hair and scalp diseases.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that among transgender adults undergoing hormone therapy, common skin issues were acne, androgenetic alopecia, and other conditions, highlighting the need for dermatologists in their care; this is noted as the first Colombian and Latin American study on this topic.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study from S.C.B. Medical College explored the clinico-etiological and histopathological patterns of erythroderma, observing psoriasis as the most common cause, followed by idiopathic cases and atopic or drug-induced dermatitis, highlighting the need for careful management and awareness of alternative medicine use.
This study emphasizes the importance of dermatologists practicing cultural sensitivity and providing appropriate recommendations for Black women experiencing hair loss, as understanding textured hair can present diagnostic challenges.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This observational study in Bogotá found that skin issues like acne and androgenetic alopecia are common among adults with gender dysphoria on hormone therapy, emphasizing the need for dermatological care as part of comprehensive treatment.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” This source reviews a range of sebaceous gland disorders, exploring their clinical characteristics, risk factors, and common treatments, including conditions such as sebaceous gland hyperplasia and acne vulgaris, and highlighting various therapeutic approaches.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, 61.4% of females infected with COVID-19 reported hair problems, such as telogen effluvium and increased gray hair, with most cases starting or worsening post-infection as confirmed by trichoscopy.
July 2023 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” In this cross-sectional study from a dermatology clinic in Türkiye, researchers reported that the most common skin conditions were acne, dermatophytosis, and viral warts, with a higher prevalence of multiple complaints among women and those presenting with scalp issues.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Muslim women who wear the hijab experienced an earlier onset of non-scarring alopecia compared to those who do not, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis potentially contributing to the development of telogen effluvium in this group.
May 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause long-term skin problems and has changed how skin doctors work.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that MPZL3 plays a crucial role in controlling sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation in mice and humans, implicating its potential involvement in skin disorders like acne and psoriasis.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” This study identified specific dermoscopic features for differentiating rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, suggesting dermoscope's value in diagnosing facial erythema with atypical presentations.
This study observed that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with changes in skin condition patterns among Iraqi females, with significant increases in hair loss and decreases in certain viral infections.
November 2022 in “PubMed” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of stress-related dermatologic diseases increased, despite overall reduced clinic visits, suggesting dermatologists should be more aware of these conditions.
September 2022 in “Acta Medica” This study reported that new-onset skin conditions such as acne vulgaris emerged in children during the Covid-19 pandemic, potentially linked to mask use and the psychosocial stress of the pandemic.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study indicates that MPZL3 negatively regulates sebaceous gland size in mice by controlling sebocyte proliferation, with implications for disorders like acne and psoriasis.
July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” This review found a predominance of low serum zinc levels across various skin disorders, indicating possible value in further investigating zinc supplementation as an adjunctive therapy.
May 2022 in “F1000Research” This study observed changes in the pattern of dermatological diseases among Iraqi females during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased hair loss and decreased viral infections, which may relate to pandemic-associated stress or mask-wearing.