March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new method combining dermoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy is more effective for evaluating vitiligo.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
October 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Low-level laser therapy combined with NB-UVB is a safe and potentially effective treatment for stable vitiligo.
September 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma helps in skin healing, scar repair, and may boost hair growth in alopecia.
February 2023 in “Lasers in Medical Science” September 2021 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal medicini, bìologìï ta sportu” PRP treatment reduces inflammation and increases interleukin-10 in alopecia areata patients.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
14 citations,
June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
79 citations,
September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
41 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
33 citations,
June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
28 citations,
January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” 24 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining 5% minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Low-level light therapy can safely and effectively stimulate hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
48 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining CGF and microneedling with betamethasone effectively treats resistant alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
37 citations,
November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.
March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis is influenced by diet, genetics, and psychological factors.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
9 citations,
January 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” A 14-year-old girl with severe hair loss regrew her hair using upadacitinib.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.