Dermatologic Applications and Safety Considerations of Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Janus kinase inhibitors, also known as JAK inhibitors or jakinibs, represent a new class of medication that have broad potential to treat dermatologic disease.
DSM-5 Update in Psychodermatology
This update summarizes current concepts, relevance, and therapeutics in psychodermatology, including aspects pertinent to depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, impulse-control, and delusional disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride 1 mg (Propecia®, Merck) was approved by the US FDA December, 1997 for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia, AGA) in men only. Safety and efficacy were demonstrated in men between 18 and 41 years of age with mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid-scalp area.
Female Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia is a stressful experience for both sexes, but possibly more distressing for women. An overview of the condition, treatments, and considerations surrounding alopecia.
Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss occurs with an estimated incidence of 65%. This article discusses hair loss, topical minoxidil, scalp cooling and chemotherapy induced hair loss.
Promising Therapies for Treating and/or Preventing Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may affect up to 70% of men and 40% of women at some point in their lifetime. Here we briefly review current therapeutic options and treatments under active investigation.
Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Topical Agents for Hair Growth Promotion (Pharmacist)
Hair loss is a common dermatological problem that affects a large segment of the population both physically and psychologically. Currently, only one topical agent is approved for treatment of hair loss in men, although other treatments are being clinically investigated.
What’s New In Hair Transplants?
As hair transplant surgery has evolved, combinations of micrografting and minigrafting have enabled physicians to produce ever more natural combinations of both. A wide range of men and women can now receive significant aesthetic benefits from hair transplants.
Updates on the Management of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
Autoimmune blistering diseases are rare, but potentially debilitating characterized by varying degrees of mucosal and cutaneous bullae formation. This article discusses individually tailored treatment, diagnosis, severity, comorbidities, and tolerance for systemic therapy.
5% Minoxidil: Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil is a Health Canada and US FDA-approved medication for hair loss in men and women. This article review recent Phase III clinical trials on Minoxidil efficacy for the treatment of female patter hair loss.
DPCP for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Topical immunotherapy with diphencyprone (DPCP) for the treatment of severe alopecia areata has been used since 1983 and is felt to be the treatment of choice by many dermatologists. Although there have been no major side effects reported since its initial use, there remain some unknowns regarding its safety.
Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Topical Agents for Hair Growth Promotion (Family Practice)
Hair loss is a common dermatological problem that affects a large segment of the population both physically and psychologically. This article focuses on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or male pattern hair loss, as well as the common treatments, Minoxidil and other topical treatments.
