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PCOS: Laser, Light Therapy Helpful for Hirsutism
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Consensus Statement Aims to Guide Use of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
The earliest time point at which LDOM should be expected to demonstrate efficacy is 3-6 months.
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Alopecia Areata: Late Responses Complicate Definition of JAK Inhibitor Failure
Delayed but clinically significant responses are seen a year or more after starting JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
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Androgenetic Alopecia: Study Finds Efficacy of Topical and Oral Minoxidil Similar
A randomized, controlled, blinded study finds little difference between the two forms of the drug in promoting hair growth in men.
Practical Pearls
Enhancing Cosmetic and Functional Improvement of Recalcitrant Nail Lichen Planus With Resin Nail
We describe application of a resin nail for recalcitrant lichen planus of the fingernail for improved cosmesis and functionality.
Clinical Review
Evaluating the Cost Burden of Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comprehensive Review for Dermatologists
We conducted a literature review of the recommended therapies for alopecia areata (AA) based on American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines...
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Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk
Products with glyoxylic acid were linked to built up calcium oxalate crystals leading to acute kidney failure, say researchers.
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Studies Reinforce JAK Inhibitor Efficacy for Most Challenging Alopecia Types
FROM AAD 2024
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Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk With Spironolactone
Spironolactone, used off-label for several skin conditions in women, carries a warning about an increased tumor risk associated with high doses in...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Longitudinal Melanonychia
A patient presented with variable shades of brown covering more than 50% of the nail width. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...
Contact Dermatitis
Tangled Truths: Unraveling the Link Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is an increasingly prevalent type of scarring alopecia that may have a closer relationship to contact allergy than was...