Found 298 articles for: "alopecia"
Advances in the Treatment of Keloids
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 468 | Copyright © May 2011
Occurring with higher proportions in skin of color, keloid formation is seen in individuals of all races, with the lowest incidence in albinos. Int...
Read MoreSkin of Color:Progress Made, Challenges Remain
May 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 5 | Editorials | 459 | Copyright © May 2011
Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression in a Renal Transplant Patient
April 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 422 | Copyright © April 2011
An Open-Label, Prospective Cohort Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Etanercept in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Patients Who Have Not Had an Adequate Response to Adalimumab
April 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 396 | Copyright © April 2011
Background: The past several years have seen the approval of five different biologic agents for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque p...
Read MoreTreatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa by Photodynamic Therapy With Aminolevulinic Acid: Preliminary Results
April 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 381 | Copyright © April 2011
Background: The current standard of care for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) includes antibiotics (oral/topical), retinoids (oral/topical) and...
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: The Eastern Virginia Medical School Dermatology Residency Program
April 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 344 | Copyright © April 2011
Resident Rounds is a new section of the JDD dedicated to highlighting various dermatology departments with residency training programs. Resident Ro...
Read MoreEruptive Squamous Cell Carcinomas With Keratoacanthoma-like Features in a Patient Treated with Sorafenib
March 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 308 | Copyright © March 2011
Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor that displays antiproliferative and antiangiogenic properties in the treatment of solid tumors. Commonly administered for the treatment of metastatic or unresectab...
Read MoreSalicylic Acid 6% in an Ammonium Lactate Emollient Foam Vehicle in the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Scalp Psoriasis
March 2011 | Volume 10 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 270 | Copyright © March 2011
Scalp psoriasis is a common life-altering skin condition causing a great deal of distress. It significantly affects quality of life and is difficult to manage. Treatment can provide variable results, ...
Read MoreAlopecia: Botanical Approaches in Review
May 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 537 | Copyright © May 2010
The use of herbal medications in dermatologic disease has become common practice among consumers. In this paper, the authors review and discuss the existing evidence-based botanical modalities in the...
Read MoreHair Growth in Patients With Alopecia Areata Totalis After TreatmentWith Simvatatin and Ezetimibe
January 2010 | Volume 9 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 62 | Copyright © January 2010
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the sudden development of a circumscribed patch of nonscarring hair loss on the scalp or any hair-bearing surface. The presentation of this ...
Read MoreTreatment of Severe Alopecia Areata With Intralesional Steroid Injections
October 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 909 | Copyright © October 2009
Background: Treatment of alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injection is generally recommended for people who have less than 50% scalp involvement. In a specialized hair loss...
Read MoreAlopecia Areata Treated With Efalizumab: A Case With Significant HairRe-Growth After Long-Term Therapy
August 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 8 | Case Reports | 758 | Copyright © August 2009
Efaluzimab has recently been described as a treatment for alopecia areata. Conflicting reports and studies have spurred discussion as to whether efaluzimab is an effective treatment of alopecia areat...
Read MoreMultifocal Scalp Abscesses with Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis and Scarring Alopecia as a Complication of Scalp Mesotherapy
January 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Case Reports | 72 | Copyright © January 2008
Over the past several years, there has been a growing interest in the treatment method termed mesotherapy. Marketed for nonsurgical fat melting, skin rejuvenation, and hair regrowth, this technique h...
Read MoreEffective Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia with Dutasteride
September 2005 | Volume 4 | Issue 5 | Case Reports | 637 | Copyright © September 2005
Dihydrotestosterone is the main molecule responsible for androgenic alopecia. Finasteride, which reduces transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and decreases dihydrotestosterone acti...
Read MoreEfficacy and Safety of the Topical Sensitizer Squaric Acid Dibutyl Ester in Alopecia Areata and Factors Influencing the Outcome
March 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 262 | Copyright © March 2006
Background: Immunotherapy with sqauric acid dibutyl ester (SADBE) is a well-accepted therapy for alopecia areata.
Objective: To study efficacy, safety, and factors influencing the outcome in ...
Read MoreAlopecia Universalis: Hair Growth following Initiation of Simvastatin and Ezetimibe Therapy
September 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 946 | Copyright © September 2007
Alopecia areata is an organ specific autoimmune disease in which hair is lost in various patterns. Its most extreme form, alopecia universalis, is the total loss of all scalp and body hair. This form...
Read MoreAlopecia Induced by Lopinavir plus Ritonavir Therapy in an HIV Patient
July 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 742 | Copyright © July 2007
The most commonly reported side effects related to lopinavir/ritonavir are diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nausea, and increased serum triglycerides and cholesterol levels. About 4% of the patients pre...
Read MorePediatric Acne: Clinical Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
June 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 589 | Copyright © June 2007
Acne vulgaris can be easy to diagnose yet difficult to evaluate and manage, especially when it presents in infancy and childhood. The differential diagnosis of acne varies by age and, in some cases, ...
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