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Trichoscopic findings in pressure alopecia: Report of two cases and review of the literature
María Librada Porrino-Bustamante, Salvador Arias-Santiago, María Antonia Fernández-PugnaireInternational Journal of Trichology 2021 13(6):34-35 Pressure alopecia (PA) is an uncommon type of hair loss due to ischemic changes of the scalp, as a result of prolonged immobilization. Clinically, it often appears within the 1st month of the trigger and tends to resolve spontaneously within 4 months. If the duration of the immobilization is longer, irreversible alopecia can be developed. Trichoscopy is usually nonspecific, being black dots, broken, and dystrophic hairs the most frequent finding...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mar & #237;a Librada Porrino-Bustamante Salvador Arias-Santiago Mar & #237;a Antonia Fern & #225;ndez-Pugnaire Source Type: research

Recovery of alopecia universalis with associated nail dystrophy treated with tofacitinib: A 6-year-old child & #39;s case report
Vineet DubeInternational Journal of Trichology 2021 13(6):32-33 An emerging treatment modality whose established efficacy in systemic inflammatory diseases is now being actively explored for cutaneous disorders: tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor, is one such treatment. Alopecia universalis has been reported to improve with the use of tofacitinib in various case reports and case series. Nail dystrophy is a diverse skin disorder that has been linked to autoimmune illnesses such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in certain subtypes. Alopecia areata and alopecia universalis are also commonly associated with nail ...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vineet Dube Source Type: research

Serum paroxonase 1 level may be an indicator and predictor of the severity of androgenetic alopecia
Conclusion: This is the first study done to reveal that the level of PON1 significantly decreased in AGA patients, which may give additional proof that OS has role in the pathogenesis of AGA and hence may help in the management of AGA by adding antioxidants in treatment. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Maha Tantawy Ahmed Abdel Khabir Nancy Mahsoub Marwa Zohdy Source Type: research

Hair loss in children: A clinicoetiological study from South India
Conclusion: Childhood alopecia is different from adult alopecia in terms of causes and the pattern of presentation. There is a scarcity of literature on childhood alopecia from India, hence, this study can serve as a useful guide in understanding the different causes and its presentation in our population. In addition, this study signifies the importance of simple diagnostic tests such as KOH and hair shaft microscopy in the diagnosis of common hair loss conditions in children. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Varsha M Shetty Asha Gowrappala Shanmukhappa HV Nataraj Sacchidanand Sarvajnamurthy Aradhya Source Type: research

A clinico-trichological study of female androgenetic alopecia
Conclusion: Trichoscopy not only confirms the diagnosis by assessing the trichoscopic features of FAGA but also coorelates them with clinical severity. And as the age increases, grade of clinical severity increases. Not necessarily hemoglobin, thyroid and serum ferritin levels will be dearranged in FAGA cases. Limitation: The study is done on few number of patients. Further studies needs to be done to validate results. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Isha Verma Bhushan Madke Adarsh Lata Singh Sanjiv Choudhary Source Type: research

Beard reconstruction
Conclusion: FUE is the ideal method of reconstructing beard loss. Proper preoperative evaluation, preparation, planning, and proper surgical technique produce the best possible result. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ummer Yaseen Shabir Ahmed Muzaffar Ahmed Source Type: research

& #8220;Let food be thy medicine & #8221;: Value of nutritional treatment for hair loss
Ralph M TruebInternational Journal of Trichology 2021 13(6):1-3 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ralph M Trueb Source Type: research

Identical alopecia areata in identical twin sisters
International Journal of Trichology 2020 12(5):247-248 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Naxos disease: The model for scientific discovery
International Journal of Trichology 2020 12(5):245-246 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

A case of post hair transplant dermatosis neglecta: A rare entity
International Journal of Trichology 2020 12(5):243-244 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Early-onset trichotillomania with habit disorder in a 5-year-old-girl & #8211; With trichoscopic findings
International Journal of Trichology 2020 12(5):241-242 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

A case of monilethrix with trichoscopic changes
International Journal of Trichology 2020 12(5):238-240 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Validation of case identification for alopecia areata using international classification of diseases coding
Conclusions: Patients whose medical records contain an AA-associated ICD code have a high probability of having the condition. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Alopecia Areata-Quality of Life Index questionnaire (reliability and validity of the Persian version) in comparison to Dermatology Life Quality Index
Conclusions: The Persian version of the AA-QLI questionnaire is valid and reliable. The QOL of AA patients needs to be considered more seriously. Psychological evaluation of patients is one of the important suggestions in this study. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Valchlor & #174; in the treatment of lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A single arm, open-label, exploratory study
Conclusion: Treatment with mechlorethamine 0.016% gel for 24 weeks resulted in statistically significant improvement of LLP/FFA with no change in phototrichogram parameters. Treatment duration was limited by high rate of contact dermatitis. Further investigation to optimize dosing frequency and to assess the role of combination topical therapy is needed. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - November 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research