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Scanning electron microscopy of subclinical gefitinib-induced hair changes
We examined a 78-year-old female patient, with lung carcinoma, taking gefitinib for 15 months. The treatment has no side effects with good tolerance and tumor response. Although the patient had not observed any change on the hairs under the therapy, some specimens were obtained to be examined in natura with scanning electron microscopy. Under low magnification incipient grooving was observed on the hair surface, tortions or angulations of the hair shaft were not found. With higher magnifications the surface grooving was even more evident. Our findings show that gefitinib may cause subclinical hair changes, similar to those...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Debora Sarzi Sartori Ant & #244;nia Larangeira de Almeida Caroline Pires Ruas Gustavo Zerwes Source Type: research

Transient treatment response of platelet-rich plasma injection for temporal triangular alopecia: A case report with dermoscopic examination follow-up
We present a case of TTA with unsatisfactory treatment outcome of only increased number and thickness of vellus hair by dermoscopic examination follow-up after the 5-session PRP injection and only transient response for 6 months. Unlike, AGA, the PRP injection might not consequently be a suitable treatment option for TTA. Nonetheless, further studies should be performed to investigate the potential treatment modality for TTA. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Suparuj Lueangarun Sarun Pacharapakornpong Therdpong Tempark Source Type: research

Brauer nevus of eyebrow: A rare entity
We report an unusual case of Brauer nevus involving the right eyebrow. Trichoscopy helps to confirm the diagnosis and differentiate this condition from other types of nonscarring alopecias. It also helps to avoid unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sumir Kumar Priya Kapoor Narvinderjeet Kaur Source Type: research

Female androgenetic alopecia with male pattern caused by an androgen-producing tumor
We present two cases of FAGA-M secondary to an ovarian tumor that was successfully resolved after surgical treatment. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Angelica Ruiz Due & #241;as Luis Enrique S & #225;nchez Due & #241;as Valeria Taylor S & #225;nchez Ivonne Deyanira Garc & #237;a Rico Source Type: research

Two erratic cases of tinea capitis in adults: Utility of trichoscopy
Maha Lahouel, Sana Mokni, Hamed Chouaieb, Mohamed DenguezliInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(3):118-120 Tinea capitis (TC) is a common infectious disease throughout the world, mainly seen in children, but it can occur in adults. Even if mycological examination is essential to confirm the diagnosis, it has been proved that trichoscopy is a very effective useful tool in the screening of TC. Herein, we report two cases of adult TC with atypical clinical presentations causing a diagnostic delay of several years. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Maha Lahouel Sana Mokni Hamed Chouaieb Mohamed Denguezli Source Type: research

Plucked hair as a substrate for indirect immunofluorescence in cases of pemphigus vulgaris
Conclusion: In conclusion, IIF microscopy on plucked hair as a substrate is a more sensitive immunoassay for the detection of circulating intercellular autoantibodies in PV and the lower negative predictive value of this substrate is a limitation. Further large scale studies might provide better information regarding the practical utility. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Muthuvel Kumaresan Umamaheshwari Gurusamy Reena Rai CR Srinivas Source Type: research

Utility of dermoscopic evaluation in predicting clinical response to diphencyprone in a cohort of patients with alopecia areata
Conclusion: The number of black dot per field initially was negatively correlated to DPCP therapy and the frequency of dermoscopic findings reduced during the treatment process. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Robabeh Abedini Elham Alipour Narges Ghandi Maryam Nasimi Source Type: research

Trichoscopic patterns of nonscarring alopecia & #39;s
Conclusion: The emergence of newer hair signs on trichoscopic studies aids in identification and has a definitive role in the diagnosis of clinically difficult cases, so it is recommended to use trichoscopy in the routine examination of nonscarring alopecia's. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - August 13, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shruthi Madhavi Govindarajulu Rajashekar Talari Srinivas Suresh Kumar Kuppuswamy Priya Prem Source Type: research

Graham-little-piccardi-lassueur syndrome: Report of a chinese case with hair casts
Xiangqian Li, Xi Chen, Jianzhong Zhang, Cheng ZhouInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(2):97-98 (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Xiangqian Li Xi Chen Jianzhong Zhang Cheng Zhou Source Type: research

Anagen effluvium after methotrexate: An idiosyncratic reaction
Preema Sinha, Siddharth Bhatt, Subramaniyan Radhakrishnan, Shekhar Neema, Anwita SinhaInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(2):93-96 Low-dose methotrexate (MTX) is the backbone of treatment for extensive psoriasis vulgaris not responding to topical therapy. Since its induction for the treatment of psoriasis in the 1970, its short- and long-term side effect profile has been extensively studied. Hair loss with MTX has been reported mostly with high-dose MTX used in chemotherapy. Here, we report a case of guttate psoriasis who presented with acute-onset anagen effluvium following the administration of only two doses of...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Preema Sinha Siddharth Bhatt Subramaniyan Radhakrishnan Shekhar Neema Anwita Sinha Source Type: research

Congenital triangular alopecia - A case report
Dhruv Ramanbhai Patel, Jinal Jainendrabhai Tandel, Pragya Ashok NairInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(2):89-92 Congenital triangular alopecia also known as temporal triangular alopecia or Brauer nevus may be present at birth or acquired during the first decade of life. It can present as triangular, oval, or lancet-shaped patch of alopecia. It may be misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, traction alopecia, trichotillomania, tinea capitis, and aplasia cutis congenita. Histopathological features and dermoscopic features help in its diagnosis. There is no effective treatment for it and, in most cases, there is no need fo...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dhruv Ramanbhai Patel Jinal Jainendrabhai Tandel Pragya Ashok Nair Source Type: research

Woolly hair nevus with trichotillomania in a 9-year-old boy: A rare case association
Shivani Saini, Ramesh Kumar, Devendra YadavInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(2):86-88 Woolly hair nevus is a rare entity characterized by structural anomaly, which presents as curly hair in a circumscribed area of scalp, in a nonNegroid individual. These are abnormal hairs which are short, thin, and sparse. The term “woolly hair” refers to tightly coiled hair covering the whole scalp or part of it and has a hereditary character. Trichotillomania is a chronic impulse control disorder, characterized by the repetitive pulling out of one's own hair, leading to noticeable hair los...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shivani Saini Ramesh Kumar Devendra Yadav Source Type: research

Trichilemmal carcinoma of scalp masquerading as squamous cell carcinoma: A report of a rare case with histogenesis and literature review
We present a report of a 60-year-old male with ulceroproliferative lesion over the occipital region of the scalp for 2 months, clinically diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. A wide local excision was done, and histopathological examination showed atypical clear cells with abrupt keratinization. The histogenesis and other differential diagnoses are discussed. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kavitha Kannan Kiran C Mahesh Niraimathi Manickam Anita Ramdas Source Type: research

Anterior ectopic cilia with myopia and lichen nitidus: A rare case report with dermoscopic findings
Alpana Mohta, Aditi Agrawal, Pritee Sharma, Ramesh Kumar Kushwaha, Rajeev Saxena, Rekha Mohta, Suresh Kumar JainInternational Journal of Trichology 2020 12(2):79-81 Ectopic cilia, or lash follicles situated over abnormal sites, are an extremely rare entity. Here, we report the case of a 6-year-old-boy who presented with ectopic cilia over the left upper eyelid along with a positive family history. Dermoscopy revealed discreet terminal hair emerging from the individual hair follicles surmounted over a diffuse structureless whitish-yellow zone and a few vellus hairs in the surrounding normal skin. These hairs, on histopatho...
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alpana Mohta Aditi Agrawal Pritee Sharma Ramesh Kumar Kushwaha Rajeev Saxena Rekha Mohta Suresh Kumar Jain Source Type: research

A study of association of premature graying of hair and osteopenia in North Indian population
Conclusion: The study concluded that there is no significant association between osteopenia and PGH. (Source: International Journal of Trichology)
Source: International Journal of Trichology - May 4, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Soumya Agarwal Anshul Choudhary Arushi Kumar Aliza Zaidi Swosti Mohanty Shivani Yadav Source Type: research