Hair & Nails
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European Commission grants approval of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata
In June of 2023, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for treatment of severe alopecia areata in people ages 12 and older in the United States.
Photo Challenge
Disseminated Papules and Nodules on the Skin and Oral Mucosa in an Infant
A 38-week-old infant boy presented at birth with disseminated, nonblanching, purple to dark red papules and nodules on the skin and oral mucosa....
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Low-dose oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: Benefits, impact on BP, heart rate evaluated
“It was surprising how little ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate changed after an average of 6 months of treatment,” one of the authors said...
From the Journals
Can this common herb help grow hair?
“The study really prompted people to look at rosemary oil for hair growth. It became much more common in over-the-counter products after that, too...
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Study aims to better elucidate CCCA in men
"We hope the data will prompt clinicians to assess for CCCA and risk factors in adult males with scarring alopecia," the researchers wrote.
Food for Thought
Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss
In this article, we review the structure and function of ferritin, and we provide a guide for clinical use.
Commentary
Minimally Invasive Nail Surgery: Techniques to Improve the Patient Experience
A minimally invasive nail surgery technique is essential to alleviating dermatologist and patient apprehension, which may lead to greater adoption...
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Black women weigh emerging risks of ‘creamy crack’ hair straighteners
Mounting evidence now shows that chemical straighteners could be a health hazard.
Clinical Review
Imaging Tools for Noninvasive Hair Assessment
We provide an overview of 4 noninvasive hair imaging technologies: global photography, trichoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM), and...
Practical Pearls
Affixing a Scalp Dressing With Hairpins
We describe a method for using hairpins to affix a dressing after scalp surgery or trauma that is sturdy, does not compromise aesthetics, and does...
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Free teledermatology clinic helps underserved patients initiate AD care
The program "is meant to be a stepping point for initiating care ... to set someone up for success for recurrent telehealth visits in the future...