Found 119 articles for: "Alopecia areata"
A Case of Late-Onset Alopecia Areata
April 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 4 | Case Reports | 420 | Copyright © April 2022
Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition characterized by nonscarring hair loss. Cases of alopecia areata are most commonly seen in patients under age 30 and are frequently idiopathic. In this report, we d...
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
March 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 309 | Copyright © March 2022
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient’s blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma. Originally indicated to improve connectiv...
Read MoreA Systematic Review: Application of Rice Products for Hair Growth
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 177 | Copyright © February 2022
Background: Rice bran extracts (RB) derived from Oryza sativa are part of cultural skin and hair care practices in Asia. Given the knowledge gap regarding clinical efficacy, ...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in the Evaluation of Telemedicine Dermatology Patients
February 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 191 | Copyright © February 2022
Background: Background: Early detection of malignant skin lesions reduces morbidity. There is increased need for a telemedicine triage tool to prioritize patients who require in-perso...
Read MoreTreatment of Alopecia in Children
January 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 49 | Copyright © January 2022
Alopecia or hair loss in children is an important and often challenging problem to diagnose and treat. Early diagnosis and treatment is the key because hair loss in children has a significant physical...
Read MoreHolistic and Integrative Methods for Diagnosing and Treating the Underlying Causes of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
October 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 10 | Features | 1121 | Copyright © October 2021
While the majority of patients are helped by current dermatologic therapy, there are a number of patients who find no relief, or are afraid of the side effects of powerful immunosuppressants that do n...
Read MoreNon-Surgical Eyebrow Rejuvenation Techniques: A Review
September 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 9 | Original Article | 970 | Copyright © September 2021
Background: Eyebrow rejuvenation is a common cosmetic concern among patients presenting to dermatologists. Due to increased patient demand for non-invasive procedures, multiple non-su...
Read MoreHair-Loss Perceptions and Treatment Expectations in Young People of Color
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 746 | Copyright © July 2021
Background: While much research has been dedicated to hair loss in older patients, little has addressed hair loss perception and treatment expectations among young people of color (PO...
Read MoreCommonly Used Over the Counter Therapies for Hair Growth in Skin of Color: An Evidenced-Based Review
July 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 726 | Copyright © July 2021
Background: Given the immense psychosocial effects of hair loss as well as patient preference for treatment type, it is common for patients to turn to alternative medicine to improve ...
Read MoreManagement of Traction Alopecia: Our Experience and a Brief Review of Current Literature Recommendations
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Editorials | 578 | Copyright © May 2021
Traction alopecia is a common hair loss condition related to hair shaft trauma and sustained pulling leading to hair follicle loosening and inflammation. Although often categorized as nonscarring, inc...
Read MoreTwo Cases of Recalcitrant Dyshidrotic Eczema Treated With Dupilumab
May 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 5 | Features | 558 | Copyright © May 2021
Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx when involving larger bullae, is a chronic, relapsing palmoplantar...
Read MoreDifferences in Depression and Distress Between Acne Patients on Isotretinoin vs Oral Antibiotics
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 172 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Little is known regarding differential effects of systemic anti-acne treatments on mental health.
Objective: To determine whether differences exist ...
Read MorePresentation and Management of Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 76 | Copyright © January 2021
Introduction: The spread of the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has instigated a fervent race of the medical community to identify its manifestations,...
Read MoreLaboratory Testing in Telogen Effluvium
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Editorials | 110 | Copyright © January 2021
Telogen effluvium (TE) – a common cause of non- scarring hair loss – is managed with varying clinical protocols given the paucity of evidence-based practices....
Read MorePsychosocial Stress and Mechanisms of Skin Health: A Comprehensive Update
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 62 | Copyright © January 2021
Although the relationship between psychosocial stress and skin health is commonly invoked in both the scientific and popular literature, its underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In thi...
Read MoreSafety and Efficacy of Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Emollient Foam for the Treatment of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 719 | Copyright © July 2020
Background: There is currently an unmet need for the treatment of women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA).
Objective: To evaluate the safety ...
Read MoreThe Utility of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Alopecia
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 736 | Copyright © July 2020
Importance: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a novel therapy for alopecia. Although the use of PRP remains under investigation, medical practitioners administer PRP for hair regrowth wit...
Read MoreResponse of Lichen Planopilaris to Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1276 | Copyright © December 2019
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a cicatricial alopecia that often causes permanent hair loss. Pioglitazone, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma (PPAR- γ) agonist, has demonstrated im...
Read MoreDupilumab in Dermatology: Potential for Uses Beyond Atopic Dermatitis
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Features | 1053 | Copyright © October 2019
Dupilumab inhibits the interleukin-4 receptor subunit α and is FDA approved for treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. It is a relatively new drug, and whether it is efficacious for ...
Read MoreDupilumab Treatment for Prurigo Nodularis and Pruritis
September 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 940 | Copyright © September 2019
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a disease in which chronic scratching and picking of the skin due to intense pruritis results in papulonodules, notably in areas that are accessible to the pati...
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