research Contents Volume 2, 2016
The document discusses various nail and hair disorders and their treatments.
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research Dermatologic Care of Hair in Transgender Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature
Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
research Positive Jacquet's Sign in Traction Alopecia
Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
research Hair-To-Hair Trichoscopy: An Objective Method To Assess Effectiveness Of Botulinum Toxin In A Clinical Trial For Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy, a method of examining hair, can objectively measure how well botulinum toxin works for hair loss treatment.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
research Microneedling for the Treatment of Hair Loss
Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
research Alopecia: Evaluation and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
research Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research New Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
research Patterned Hair Loss: A 47-Year-Old Man With Symmetrical Hair Loss and Itching Diagnosed With Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
research Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Hair Loss in Two Adolescents
Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings
Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Treatment
research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Drugs for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Future alopecia treatments will improve with targeted therapies and personalized approaches.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to Look Out For
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
research Alopecia Secondary to Mesotherapy
Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.
research Finasteride Increases Anagen Hair in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps increase hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Low-Level Light Therapy: Four Case Reports and Review of the Literature About Low-Level Light Therapy and Lichenoid Dermatosis
Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
research Scalp Microinfusion: A Novel Drug Delivery Technique for Hair Loss Treatment
Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
research Trichoscopy for the Hair Transplant Surgeon: Assessing Mimickers of Androgenetic Alopecia and Preoperative Evaluation of Donor Site Area
Trichoscopy helps hair transplant surgeons diagnose hair loss types and assess donor hair quality.
research Histopathological Diagnosis of Alopecia Clinically Relevant to Alopecia Areata
Not all cases with typical signs of Alopecia Areata are actually diagnosed as such.
research Alopecia in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Diagnosis of Hair Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Introduction to Teletrichoscopy
Teletrichoscopy is a promising method for diagnosing hair disorders remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research The Role of Diet as an Adjuvant Treatment in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
Certain diets may help with hair growth in people with different types of hair loss.
research Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study
The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.