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    Glossary Wood's lamp

    emits UV light to diagnose skin and hair conditions

    A Wood's lamp, also known as a Wood's light, is a diagnostic tool that emits ultraviolet (UV) light. When shone on the skin or hair, it can help identify fungal infections, bacterial infections, and pigmentary disorders by causing affected areas to fluoresce in distinctive colors. This tool is particularly useful in dermatology for diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) and vitiligo.

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      research Treatment of Alopecia in Children

      2 citations , December 2021 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”
      This review discusses treatment options for various types of alopecia in children and reports no new clinical results; it analyzes the existing literature on safety and efficacy.

      research Treatment of Alopecia in Children.

      January 2022 in “PubMed”
      This review focuses on treatment options and safety for various types of pediatric alopecia, providing no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for early diagnosis and intervention.
      Comma Hairs: A Dermatoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis

      research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

      143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This study found that comma hairs are a distinctive feature of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis, distinguishing it from alopecia areata, which is characterized by exclamation mark hairs.

      research Long-term pubic dermatitis diagnosed as white piedra.

      2 citations , December 2017 in “PubMed”
      In this case report, a 58-year-old man's 30-year undiagnosed pruritic rash in the pubic area was successfully treated with topical ketoconazole after being identified as white piedra using a Wood lamp.
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      community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.

      community Progress check - 6 months apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.

      community Crown recovery - November 2024 to now. Crazy!

       2128 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their hair recovery progress using a liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil solution, LLLT helmet, and vitamins, noting that transplants were only on the hairline. They highlighted the effectiveness of their regimen and addressed skepticism with photos.
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