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Frictional (Sock) alopecia of the legs: Trichoscopy as an aid
Deepak Jakhar, Ishmeet KaurInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(3):129-130 Alopecia of the lower limbs is a rarely reported entity. Friction due to footwear, socks, and tight clothing is one of the causes of lower limb alopecia. The typical site of involvement and improvement after removal of triggering factor are an important clue to the diagnosis. Alopecia areata remains a close differential, and dermoscopy/trichoscopy can serve as an adjunctive aid in the diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Deepak Jakhar Ishmeet Kaur Source Type: research

& #8220;Turban PUVAsol: & #8221; A simple, novel, effective, and safe treatment option for advanced and refractory cases of alopecia areata
Conclusion: We found topical Turban PUVAsol to be a very cost-effective and safe treatment option for AA. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Banashree Majumdar Abhishek De Soumyodhriti Ghosh Amrita Sil Aarti Sarda Koushik Lahiri Gobinda Chatterjee Sudip Das Source Type: research

Dermoscopic findings in 126 patients with alopecia areata: A cross-sectional study
Conclusions: Dermoscopic findings differ in various stages of activity and severity of AA. Dermoscopy is a valuable tool for the dermatologist for the diagnosis, follow-up, and evaluation of response to treatment. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hamidreza Mahmoudi Mahdieh Salehi Saba Moghadas Narges Ghandi Amir Teimourpour Maryam Daneshpazhooh Source Type: research

To evaluate and compare changes in baseline strength of hairs after treating them with deionized water and hard water and its role in hair breakage
Conclusion: Hard water decreases strength of hair and thus increases breakage. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Muhammad Waqas Luqman Muhammad Haris Ramzan Usama Javaid Roshan Ali Muhammad Shoaib Muhammad Ayyas Luqman Source Type: research

Minoxidil downregulates Interleukin-1 alpha gene expression in HaCaT cells
Conclusion: This anti-inflammatory effect of minoxidil, as evidenced by significant downregulation of IL-1α gene expression in HaCaT cells, may represent one of its mechanisms of action in alopecia. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Erkin Pekmezci Murat Turko & #287;lu Hilal G & #246;kalp Zekayi Kutlubay Source Type: research

Tofacitinib (Selective Janus Kinase Inhibitor 1 and 3): A promising therapy for the treatment of alopecia areata: A case report of six patients
Conclusion: In our patients, tofacitinib successfully alleviated AU in the absence of significant adverse side effects. We recommend that further controlled studies be required to establish safety and confirm efficacy. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Chandrashekar Byalekere Shivanna Chaithra Shenoy R Arti Priya Source Type: research

Mesalazine in the treatment of extensive alopecia areata: A new therapeutic option ?
Conclusions: In extensive and refractory AA cases, the topical treatment combined with mesalazine may provide excellent results, reducing the need for extended oral corticosteroids courses. Besides that, mesalazine seems to minimize relapses on discontinuation of oral steroids. Controlled studies are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this combination. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - June 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ana Elisa Kiszewski Mariele Bevilaqua Luciana Boff De Abreu Source Type: research

A point to note in pili torti
Sanjiv Vijay Choudhary, Prithviraj Pinaki Tarafdar, Sugat Jawade, Adarshlata SinghInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(2):95-97 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sanjiv Vijay Choudhary Prithviraj Pinaki Tarafdar Sugat Jawade Adarshlata Singh Source Type: research

An observational, epidemiological study on pattern of clinical presentation and associated laboratory findings in patients of premature hair graying
Vibhu Mediratta, Shiwangi Rana, Anuja Rao, Ram ChanderInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(2):93-95 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vibhu Mediratta Shiwangi Rana Anuja Rao Ram Chander Source Type: research

The relevance of selenium to alopecias
Violeta Duarte Tortelly Costa, Daniel Fernandes Melo, Andrea Mizuno MatsunagaInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(2):92-93 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Violeta Duarte Tortelly Costa Daniel Fernandes Melo Andrea Mizuno Matsunaga Source Type: research

Nilotinib-induced perforating folliculitis: Two cases
We report two cases of perforating folliculitis induced by nilotinib. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Neerja Saraswat Ajay Chopra Debdeep Mitra Krishna Talukdar Source Type: research

Trichotillomania ranging from & #8220;ritual to illness & #8221; and as a rare clinical manifestation of frontotemporal dementia: Review of literature and case report
Thomas Gregor Issac, Ashay Vivek Telang, Sadanandavalli Retnaswami ChandraInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(2):84-88Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia in the younger age group and often exists with comorbid obsessions and compulsions in up to 80% of the patients. Trichotillomania or compulsive “hair-pulling” disorder is a rare manifestation of FTD and is a poorly evaluated symptom in this condition. The release of “grooming functions” due to frontal disinhibition is often attributed to the evolutionary perspective; howev...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Thomas Gregor Issac Ashay Vivek Telang Sadanandavalli Retnaswami Chandra Source Type: research

Graft versus host disease presenting as fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A model for pathophysiological understanding of cicatricial pattern hair loss
Hudson Dutra Rezende, Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias, Ralph Michel TrüebInternational Journal of Trichology 2018 10(2):80-83A case of cutaneous graft versus host disease (GvHD) presenting as fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution (FAPD) is discussed, possibly providing a mechanistic model for a better understanding of the pathogenic events underlying cicatricial pattern hair loss. The implication of a follicular inflammation and fibrosis associated with patterned hair loss has emerged from several independent studies. Eventually, Zinkernagel and Trüeb reported a peculiar type of cicatricia...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hudson Dutra Rezende Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias Ralph Michel Tr & #252;eb Source Type: research

Case report of connubial frontal fibrosing alopecia
We report the first case of connubial frontal fibrosing alopecia in a genetically unrelated couple pointing to the possibility of a common environmental exposure in the etiology of the condition. Our observation may be fortuitous, considering the high frequency of female frontal fibrosing alopecia. Nevertheless, the incidence of male frontal fibrosing alopecia has remained low with a consequently low statistical probability of random occurrence of the condition in a marital couple. We, therefore, suggest to systematically includes the hair condition of marital partners in the patient history of patients with frontal fibros...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ricardo da Silva Lib & #243;rio Ralph M Tr & #252;eb Source Type: research

Scalp hair as biomarker for chronic fluoride exposure among fluoride endemic and low fluoride areas: A comparative study
Conclusion: Hair can be used as a useful biomaterial for fluoride exposure monitoring. Having certain advantages over other biomaterials such as easy to collect, store, and transport, hair also serves as a biomarker of chronic fluoride exposure. Hair analysis should thus play a greater role in routinely measuring the chronic exposure to fluorides. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - April 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Neha Arun Joshi CG Ajithkrishnan Source Type: research