49 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
35 citations,
October 2017 in “JAMA dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only have thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a history of atopy, family history of thyroid disease, or signs of thyroid problems.
21 citations,
May 2017 in “Paediatric drugs” Individualized treatment plans are crucial for children with alopecia areata, with promising options like JAK inhibitors showing significant hair regrowth.
20 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Researchers created a fast, accurate computer program to measure hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
19 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dupilumab may help children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis regrow hair.
13 citations,
July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
10 citations,
August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib can regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but some may experience flares during treatment.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” The AI system HairComb accurately scores hair loss severity, matching dermatologist assessments.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Standardized treatment protocols are needed for children with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher resolution images are needed to identify scarring and fine hair in alopecia.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The conclusion is that three signs can help diagnose hair loss after it happens, potentially avoiding more invasive tests.
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June 2012 in “Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical” A family had a rare fungal infection called white piedra, identified as Trichosporon inkin.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.
July 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The Third World Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology discussed various topics like hair disorders, skin conditions, wound healing, shampoo technology, acne treatment, and the use of lasers in dermatology.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” The ginseng market has potential for growth and needs new products and better marketing.
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August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
20 citations,
June 1995 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New chemicals were made that can block an enzyme linked to hair loss, prostate growth, and acne.
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata, with many patients achieving complete hair regrowth.
12 citations,
November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.
10 citations,
June 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral tofacitinib has a moderate success rate and is generally safe for treating hair loss in some patients.
3 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery established a curriculum in 2005 to standardize knowledge and skills for treating hair loss, emphasizing it as a multidimensional specialty.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The CWARTS tool is a promising method for assessing warts and could improve treatment and research.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that treatments targeting root causes of chronic diseases may be developed by focusing on gene expression and lifestyle factors.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery created a standard curriculum in 2008 to guide doctors in diagnosing and treating hair loss effectively.