Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia May Develop Earlier and Progress Faster in Black Women
The differences in presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in black women and white women was investigated.
Alopecia Areata
Patients with Lupus May Have Misdiagnosis of Alopecia Subtype
The rate of alopecia areata (AA) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) determined via biopsy was assessed, and the rate of scalp biopsy in determination of nonscarring alopecia in patients with SLE was evaluated.
Examining Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward People With Alopecia
The public’s stigma toward people with alopecia was assessed and whether stigma increases with increased severity of alopecia was determined.
Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Safe for Alopecia
The safety of LDOM for the treatment of hair loss in a large cohort of patients was described.
Baricitinib Shows Therapeutic Potential in Early- to Late-Onset Alopecia Areata
Baseline characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with early-onset and late-onset alopecia areata are evaluated.
Second Alopecia Areata Trial Demonstrates Hair Regrowth With Baricitinib
Results from 2 studies show statistically significant improvement in scalp hair regrowth with baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor.
Ice Pack Compression, Vibration Anesthesia Device Reduce Pain During Scalp Injections
Inexpensive, practical, and safe strategies to reduce patients’ pain level during inactivated PRP scalp injections are reviewed.
Black Trailblazers in Dermatology Paved Way for Research Innovation, Contemporaries through Extensive Mentoring, Part II
Valerie Harvey, MD and Lynn McKinley-Grant, MD explain the importance of diversity and specialized training to treat patients with skin of color in the field of dermatology.
Cardiac, Metabolic Morbidity Highly Prevalent in Patients with Alopecia Areata
The largest study examining the relationship between alopecia areata and cardiovascular disease in a US cohort is reviewed.
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Correlates With Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders
The prevalence of comorbidities in pediatric patients with alopecia areata was determined, using a large de-identified aggregated patient database.
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