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The & #8220;Starry night sky sign & #8221; Using ultraviolet-light-enhanced trichoscopy: A new sign that may predict efficacy of treatment in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Ana Rita Rodrigues-Barata, Oscar Muñoz Moreno-Arrones, David Saceda Corralo, Sergio Vañó GalvanInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):241-243 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ana Rita Rodrigues-Barata Oscar Mu & #241;oz Moreno-Arrones David Saceda Corralo Sergio Va & #241; & #243; Galvan Source Type: research

A case of isotretinoin therapy-refractory folliculitis decalvans treated successfully with biosimilar adalimumab (Exemptia)
Furtado Shireen, A SudhakarInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):240-241 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Furtado Shireen A Sudhakar Source Type: research

Development of pityriasis amiantacea after valproic acid therapy
Julio A Diaz-Perez, Joel C Joyce, Thomas L Cibull, Thomas A VictorInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):237-239 Here, we present the case of a 16-year-old male who developed pityriasis amiantacea (PA) after the use of valproic acid. We propose that the keratinocyte proliferative activity of valproic acid mediated through the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3β, and subsequent activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could play a role in the development of PA. We additionally review the most relevant characteristics of this disease. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Julio A Diaz-Perez Joel C Joyce Thomas L Cibull Thomas A Victor Source Type: research

Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy
We report a case of a 4-year-old female patient diagnosed with this genodermatosis. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Filipa Tavares Almeida Rui Carneiro-Freitas Regina Caldas Ana Paula Vieira Source Type: research

Aseptic and alopecic nodules of scalp: A rare and underdiagnosed entity
Isha Gupta, Surabhi Dayal, Sant Prakash KatariaInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):231-233 Aseptic and alopecic nodules of the scalp (AANS) are a rare and emerging entity in literature, etiology of which is presently unknown. It is characterized by multiple skin-colored dome-shaped nodules associated with nonscarring alopecia. It is usually located in the upper part of occiput and is surrounded by normal scalp. AANS have a good prognosis and can even resolve spontaneously. Only few cases have been reported in the literature so far. We are reporting a rare case of AANS in a 26-year-old female. (Source: Internati...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Isha Gupta Surabhi Dayal Sant Prakash Kataria Source Type: research

Acquired hypertrichosis localized on a subsiding psoriatic plaque after plaster application
We describe the case of a patient who simultaneously developed a single psoriatic plaque and overlying localized hypertrichosis after plaster application. This concurrence is exceptional and may be explained by the expression of several growth factors and cytokines influencing both the hair cycle and the psoriatic inflammatory working. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ambra Di Altobr Annalisa Patrizi Massimiliano Pazzaglia Source Type: research

Effect of scalp position on tensile properties of single hair fibers
Conclusion: From the statistical analysis, it was found that there was no significant difference in terms of rating of hair samples from different scalp positions. This may be attributed to the presence of microscopic and nanoscopic structural heterogeneities. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Chandrakala Kunchi Karthik Chethan Venkateshan Ramesh Babu Adusumalli Source Type: research

Association of epidemiological and biochemical factors with premature graying of hair: A case & #8211;control study
Conclusion: In the light of the present study, further studies with larger sample size are required to establish the definite etiological significance of these variables and formulate various preventive and therapeutic targets to prevent and treat PHG. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Nidhi Sharma Devraj Dogra Source Type: research

Correlation between mechanical and thermal properties of human hair
Conclusions: Mechanical yield stress and melting enthalpy were compared, and it was found that a good nonlinear (sigmoidal) correlation was obtained. The nonlinear correlation seems to provide an accurate representation of a composite keratin structure wherein the % crystallinity exhibits a range, and also, crystalline and amorphous regions are intertwined and intricate in nature. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Chandrakala Kunchi Karthik Chethan Venkateshan NVN Deeksha Reddy Ramesh Babu Adusumalli Source Type: research

Premature graying of hair: Review with updates
Anagha Bangalore Kumar, Huma Shamim, Umashankar NagarajuInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):198-203 Premature graying of hair (PGH) is defined as graying of hair before the age of 20 years in Caucasians and before 30 years in African American population. It can severely affect the self-esteem of an individual. The exact etiopathogenesis remains unknown, although it has been associated with premature aging disorders, atopy, and autoimmune diseases. Patients, who present with PGH, should be assessed for syndromes and metabolism diseases. Hair dyes remain the main modality of the treatment for cosmetic concerns af...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anagha Bangalore Kumar Huma Shamim Umashankar Nagaraju Source Type: research

A comment on JAK inhibitors for treatment of alopecia areata
Ralph Michel Trueb, Hudson Dutra, Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni DiasInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(5):193-197 A meta-analysis of published trials on the treatment of alopecia areata (AA) came to the conclusion that most have been reported poorly and so small that any important clinical benefits are inconclusive, and considering the possibility of spontaneous remission, especially for those in the early stages of the disease, the options of not being treated or depending on individual preference, and of wearing a wig may be alternative ways of dealing with the condition. And yet, from clinical practice, we kno...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - December 3, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ralph Michel Trueb Hudson Dutra Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias Source Type: research

Bald and beautiful!
B SrinivasInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(4):191-191 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - October 9, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: B Srinivas Source Type: research

Tulipoid hair: Anagen effluvium marker!
Subrata S Malakar, Purva Ranjit Mehta, Surit S MalakarInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(4):188-190 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - October 9, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Subrata S Malakar Purva Ranjit Mehta Surit S Malakar Source Type: research

Primary congenital trichorrhexis nodosa with nevus achromicus: A rare presentation
Roshni Kakitha, Ambujam SreedeviInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(4):186-188 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - October 9, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Roshni Kakitha Ambujam Sreedevi Source Type: research

Facial lichen planopilaris: A separate entity or not ? A case series
We report five cases of facial vellus hair involvement in LPP, in the absence of other sites of disease activity. To the best of our knowledge, ours is the first report of LPP affecting the facial vellus hairs in the absence of FFA. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - October 9, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Beatrice Van de Maele Katrien Vossaert Sven Lanssens Marc Haspeslagh Sofie De Schepper Source Type: research