4 citations,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.
4 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
2 citations,
December 2013 in “Cancer Research” Some early breast cancer patients have long-term hair loss after chemotherapy, especially older and postmenopausal women.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Candida antigen is an effective and promising treatment for alopecia areata.
March 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Trichoscopy shows hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing Androgenetic Alopecia.
December 2020 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” People with severe alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and may have other autoimmune or allergic conditions.
May 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, while Folliculitis Decalvans is characterized by tufted hairs and redness around hair follicles.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Using both minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma therapy together is more effective for hair growth in women than using minoxidil alone.
8 citations,
April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
29 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a new tool that can measure hair quantity and detect hair loss and growth.
2 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
January 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
110 citations,
January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
73 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
41 citations,
May 2001 in “PubMed” Different thicknesses of hair strands can indicate the severity of hair thinning.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Premature graying of hair is often linked with other health issues, but treatment with biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate is not very effective.
89 citations,
December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Skin needling is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for various skin issues and enhances other aesthetic procedures.
43 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
78 citations,
September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
36 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
2 citations,
May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
62 citations,
January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
52 citations,
February 2018 in “Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome” Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
39 citations,
October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
29 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.