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This review synthesizes current evidence on therapies for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, noting that biologics show promise for treatment-resistant cases, though systemic retinoids remain the first-line therapy.

This consensus provides a framework for standardized diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata in the Asia Pacific region, recommending specific therapies based on age and disease severity.

In this retrospective study, researchers observed that alopecia areata manifests in various forms among Malagasy children and presents challenges in treatment, with mixed regrowth results following corticosteroid therapy and methotrexate.

In this article, it is explored how pregnancy-related physiologic changes can predispose women to dermatologic conditions affecting well-being, and it highlights the critical role of women’s health nurse practitioners in managing these conditions with attention to safety and efficacy in pregnant patients.

In this case study, the researchers reported that surgical debridement combined with targeted dermatological and antimicrobial therapy effectively managed chronic lower-limb wounds in a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating this rare condition.

This study found that hair steroid profiling is a feasible, non-invasive alternative to serum analysis in adolescents, with androgen levels correlating more strongly with body size and composition in boys than girls.

In this study, researchers found that azathioprine significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata over 10 years, with hair loss decreasing from 74.2% to 5.2% and demonstrating long-term safety and efficacy.

This study found that clinicians frequently prefer cyclophosphamide over rituximab for induction therapy of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-associated vasculitis, following a high-dose regimen recommended by the NIH.

In this study, JAK inhibitors significantly improved outcomes for patients with both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, while dupilumab was linked to worsening alopecia in some cases.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating lichen planopilaris, suggesting varying success based on a real-life retrospective analysis.

This review discusses various therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the need for more research, as existing data are largely retrospective and lack precise treatment guidelines.

This review summarizes current literature associating mitochondrial dysfunction with dermatologic issues like skin aging, hair loss, and poor wound healing, noting potential benefits in targeting mitochondrial components for treatments.

In this case report, the authors describe a child and his mother with a heterozygous STING variant linked to SAVI, who exhibited atypical disease courses and varying organ involvement, underlining the diverse clinical manifestations of SAVI.

This consensus statement from Saudi Arabia outlines evidence- and experience-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, focusing on severity assessment, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic options, with special attention to pediatric patients and uncommon cases.

This article discusses various treatments for primary cicatricial alopecia with a focus on early intervention to manage symptoms and improve hair density, but it reports no new clinical results.

This review discusses the pathophysiology, economic burden, and treatment options of alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for better therapies, including JAK inhibitors.

This study found that general practitioners in the Qassim region have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata and engage in fair treatment practices, but identified gaps indicating a need for ongoing educational programs.

This study identified significant patient frustration with limited access to treatments for alopecia areata in Germany, exacerbated by the absence of health insurance reimbursement for necessary medications.

This study observed that excimer laser therapy led to subjective improvements in hair appearance for 60% of scarring alopecia patients and reduced symptoms like scalp pain, burning, and pruritus, indicating potential as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory control and disease stabilization.

This study found that intradermal administration of adipose-derived stem cell–conditioned medium significantly increased hair density and dermal thickness, suggesting potential regenerative effects on both hair follicles and the interfollicular scalp in patients with alopecia.

This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This study indicates that vitamin D3 administration may protect rat hair follicles from radiation-induced damage, as evidenced by maintained follicle numbers and increased Vitamin D receptor activity in treated skin.

This study found that prolonged administration of DHEA improved long-term memory and brain activity balance in old rhesus macaques, with effects like increased motor activity and restored hair lasting a year.

This study found that α-MSH administration before skin wounding in adult mice reduced inflammation and scar area, suggesting a potential pathway to more regenerative healing.

In this case report, a 47-year-old man experienced systemic hair loss after starting hemodialysis, which resolved after discontinuing the antipruritic drug nalfurafine, suggesting its role in causing hair follicle capillary regression.

This meeting review discusses recent advances in systemic psoriasis treatments, emphasizing the impact of dimethylfumarate monotherapy on understanding psoriasis and treatment strategies; it reports no new clinical results.

This study reports various adverse effects associated with different doses and administration methods of a medical treatment, including gastrointestinal issues and hair loss, leading to modifications or discontinuations in some patients.

Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.

In this study, repeated finasteride administration was associated with decreased social interaction and cognitive deficits in male rats, potentially linked to changes in cholinergic system activity.

This article reviews the association between hepatitis C virus and systemic disorders like mixed cryoglobulinemia, highlighting potential autoimmune side effects from interferon-a2b treatments, and reports no new clinical results.