Hair & Nails
Pediatric Dermatology
Acquired Zinc Deficiency in Full-term Newborns From Decreased Zinc Content in Breast Milk
Zinc deficiency occurs in children when the demand for zinc exceeds its supply.
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Uncombable Hair Syndrome (Pili Trianguli et Canaliculi)
No abstract available.
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Imiquimod in the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis
Imiquimod is used topically in the treatment of numerous dermatologic conditions.
Skin of Color
Traction Folliculitis: An Underreported Entity
Traction folliculitis is a component of traction alopecia syndrome and has received minimal attention in primary source medical literature.
Article
Helping Children Cope With Hair Loss
Alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis are emotionally devastating forms of hair loss, which are difficult to cure. When childhood hair loss is...
Article
Folliculitis Decalvans Treated With Radiation Therapy
A 33-year-old black man presented with folliculitis decalvans resistant to multiple oral and topical therapies. The patient ultimately responded...
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Current Concepts in Hair Transplantation for Men and Women
Hair transplantation can consistently restore a natural, undetectable frame of hair for men and women. The era of “plugs” is over.
Clinical Review
Alopecia in Association With Sexually Transmitted Disease: A Review
In a patient with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), alopecia may be an important associated finding and can provide clues to diagnosis. This...
Article
Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare of the Scalp: A Case Report and Case Review
Subcutaneous granuloma annulare (SGA) is a benign inflammatory disorder that may be alarming in its presentation because of its rapid growth and...
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Resistant Scalp Folliculitis Secondary to Demodex Infestation
Folliculitis is a common complaint and its etiology may be related to a variety of factors. We examine a case involving a 57-year-old white man...
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The Disappearing Nail Bed: A Possible Outcome of Onycholysis
Onycholysis is a separation of the nail plate from the underlying and/or lateral supporting structures (hyponychium, nail bed, lateral nail folds...