Dermatology in Skin of Color: From Unmet Needs to Culturally Competent Care
Disparities in dermatology and the role of ethnic skin centers in addressing these issues are discussed with Angela Lamb, MD.
Alopecia
Hair Loss in Women is More Than a Cosmetic Concern
Less than half of women experiencing hair loss have genetic origins as the cause; possible causes and treatments are reviewed.
Updated Guidelines on Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Ocular Involvement of Lichenoid Dermatoses
An up-to-date review for dermatologists on ocular manifestations of lichen planus (LP), lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), and lichen planopilaris (LPL), as well as guidelines on when to refer patients to the ophthalmologist, are provided.
Sublingual Minoxidil for Men and Women With Pattern Hair Loss
Sublingual minoxidil as an alternative to oral minoxidil was investigated in a randomized, placebo-controlled study of men and women.
Androgenetic Alopecia Tied to Impaired HRQoL
The link between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychiatric disorders was examined.
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.
Enzyme Solution Boosts Hair Growth Benefits of Minoxidil in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
The possible benefits of topical SULT1A1 enzyme as a booster to daily 5% minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia in men is investigated.
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.
Botulinum Toxin May Be Beneficial for Androgenetic Alopecia
Injectable botulinum toxin as a possible adjuvant treatment for patients with androgenetic alopecia was investigated.
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.
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