Found 24 articles for: "scar"
Persistent Alopecic Patches Following Dutasteride Mesotherapy for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Series
March 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 951 | Copyright © March 2026
Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss. To minimize systemic adverse effects of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, dutasteride mesotherapy has g...
Read MorePatient Perspectives and Attitudes Toward the Diagnostic Process for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
March 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 3 | Features | 282 | Copyright © March 2026
A Decade of Hair Prosthetic Injuries: A Review of United States Emergency Department Cases (2013-2022)
March 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 3 | Features | 277 | Copyright © March 2026
Treatment Strategy for Refractory Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Using Bimekizumab, Isotretinoin, and Oral Antibiotics
March 2026 | Volume 25 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 275 | Copyright © March 2026
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the scalp that manifests as inflamed nodules and abscesses, with subsequent patchy, scarring hair loss. While its ex...
Read MoreScar Wars: A Review of Topical Scar Therapies
December 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 12 | Features | 1265 | Copyright © December 2025
Elevated Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Fibrotic Skin Diseases: Insights From a TriNetX Cohort Study
November 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 1121 | Copyright © November 2025
Background: Identifying the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a cornerstone of preventive medical care. Despite its significance, limited research has exp...
Read MoreAnalysis of Therapeutic Interventions for Hypertrophic and Keloid Scarring: A Systematic Review
August 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 770 | Copyright © August 2025
This systematic review compares the efficacy of pressure garment therapy (PGT) and non-PGT treatments, such as triamcinolone, verapamil, and laser therapies, for hypertrophic and keloid scars. Fo...
Read MoreClindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/ Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% for Acne: Results From A 6-Month Open-Label Study
May 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 516 | Copyright © May 2025
Background: Treatment of acne may require many months of treatment before maximal benefits are observed, and acne sequelae (eg, scarring, dyspigmentation) can persist long a...
Read MoreAlopecia as an Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapies: Clinical Evidence and Outcomes
March 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 255 | Copyright © March 2025
Immunotherapy utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4 inhibitors has revolutionized cancer therapy by enhancing T cell recognition and attack against cancer ...
Read MoreThe Frequency of Non-Scarring Alopecia in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
March 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 246 | Copyright © March 2025
Background: Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (ACTDs) are relatively rare systemic diseases featured by immune dysregulation and often have prominent cutaneous manifestations...
Read MoreDifferentiating and Managing Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus-Associated Alopecia and Patchy Alopecia Areata: Therapeutic Insights From Case Studies
March 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 324 | Copyright © March 2025
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations, including patchy hair lossresembling alopecia areata (AA). This report describes tw...
Read MoreInsights Into Demographics, Comorbidities, and Risk Factors in Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars: A Retrospective Study
February 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 2 | Features | 212 | Copyright © February 2025
Hypertrophic scars and keloids represent abnormal wound healing, manifesting as raised scars confined to or extending beyond the wound margin, respectively. Understanding the risk factors associated w...
Read MoreA Review of Management Strategies for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
February 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 2 | Features | 217 | Copyright © February 2025
Utility of Adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Microneedling vs Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Acne Scarring
January 2025 | Volume 24 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2025
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases worldwide and affects a large population of patients. Post-acne scarring can pose a significant psychosocial burden on patients of all ages; ...
Read MoreLaser and Energy Treatments for Acne Scarring: A Review of Clinical Trials
December 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1058 | Copyright © December 2024
Background: Acne scarring can have a detrimental impact on quality of life, making early and effective treatment essential. Lasers and energy-based treatment are the preferred tr...
Read MoreA Review of Energy-Based Device Interventions to Treat Keloid Scars
November 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 11 | Original Article | 998 | Copyright © November 2024
Keloids are thickened raised scars that develop due to injury and grow beyond the boundaries of their original wound, mostly affecting individuals with skin of color. This review explores the use...
Read MoreTreatment of Acne Scars with Microneedling and Chemical Reconstruction of Scarred Skin Therapy (CROSS) Using Penol/Croton Oil Combination
June 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 418 | Copyright © June 2024
Background: Microneedling has been shown to release growth factors, which improves the appearance of acne scars by itself and in combination with different therapy modalities. Co...
Read MoreMicroneedling for Treatment of Acne Scars: Considerations on the Successful Management of This Aesthetic Procedure
March 2024 | Volume 23 | Issue 3 | Editorials | e79 | Copyright © March 2024
Successful Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars With Systemic and Intralesional Dupilumab
December 2023 | Volume 22 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1220 | Copyright © December 2023
Keloids and hypertrophic scars negatively impact the quality of life for millions of people in the world. Unfortunately, though many thera-peutic approaches are used to treat scars, they are ofte...
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...
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