Dermatology

Micropigmentation and microblading

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Micropigmentation and microblading

Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss and hair thinning for both men and women, and it has the potential to negatively affect self-esteem, psychosocial…

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Medical workup for hair loss

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Medical workup for hair loss

Key points • Although most patients seeking hair restoration have androgenetic alopecia, there are several other potential etiologies of hair-loss disorders. It is important to exclude other causes of hair…

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Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride

Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of alopecia in both men and women; however, approved therapeutic treatment options are limited. • Patients should be counseled that…

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Topical immunotherapies

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Topical immunotherapies

Key points • Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss and arises from androgen-dependent hair follicle miniaturization on the scalp. • Several studies have suggested that follicular…

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Wigs and hair prosthetics

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Wigs and hair prosthetics

Key points • Patients with androgenetic alopecia and other types of alopecia may turn to hair prosthetics when other medical and procedural interventions have been aesthetically unsatisfying and hair loss…

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Hair cosmetics, styling, and processing

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Hair cosmetics, styling, and processing

Key points • Hair cosmetics, styling, and processing play key roles in counseling patients with hair loss. • Hair and scalp health must be maintained for medical and aesthetic reasons….

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Nutritional supplements

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Nutritional supplements

Key points • There are shortcomings in U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)–approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) that are currently available. • There is a growing body of double-blind,…

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Diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecia

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Diagnosis and treatment of scarring alopecia

Key points • Scarring alopecia is characterized by inflammation that leads to destruction of the pilosebaceous unit and ultimately the replacement of subcutaneous tissue with fibrous tracts. As a result,…

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Ethnic differences in hair

Aug 6, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Ethnic differences in hair

Key points • Understanding the differences in hair structure and haircare practices in African Americans compared with white, Hispanic, and Asian patients is essential when evaluating and treating hair concerns…

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Trunk

Jan 8, 2023 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Trunk

Trunk OVERVIEW The trunk is a large area that is host to a vast assortment of inflammatory, autoimmune, idiopathic, and neoplastic skin disorders. There are also many eruptions and symptoms…

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