Hair & Nails
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Low-dose oral minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia
Recent case studies have provided growing evidence for the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating different types of alopecia.
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Expert shares tips on hair disorders and photoprotection for patients of color
“I ask how often they wash their hair, because sometimes our recommendations for treatment are not realistic based on their current routine,” Dr....
Case Letter
Transverse Leukonychia and Beau Lines Following COVID-19 Vaccination
Given accelerated global vaccination efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of nail changes associated with COVID-19 vaccines are...
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Review cautions against influencer-promoted hair-growth remedies
Dermatologists reviewed five treatments that represent some of the most frequently discussed hair-growth trends on social media: rosemary, onion...
From the Journals
Sexual dysfunction, hair loss linked with long COVID
The symptoms, among others, join a list of better-known symptoms linked to long COVID.
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Low-level light therapy cap shows subtle effects on CCCA
The hypothesis for how the dual-wavelength lights work is that light is absorbed by the chromophore cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondrial...
Case Reports
Unique Treatment for Alopecia Areata Combining Epinephrine With an Intralesional Steroid
Patients with alopecia areata that is refractory to first-line treatments may benefit from intralesional triamcinolone acetonide diluted to 2.5 mg...
Clinical Review
Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease
Nail findings are helpful in early diagnosis of thyroid disorders and therefore are important for dermatologist education.
For Residents
Nail Salon Safety: From Nail Dystrophy to Acrylate Contact Allergies
Every step of the nail manicuring process presents opportunities for nail trauma, infections, and contact dermatitis.
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Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
From the Journals
Compulsivity contributes to poor outcomes in body-focused repetitive behaviors
No significant association appeared between compulsivity and symptom severity for TTM or SPD.