Hair & Nails
Conference Coverage
Systems modeling advances precision medicine in alopecia
PORTLAND – Defining patient-specific molecular pathways could greatly increase your chances of matching drugs to patients.
Opinion
Gray hair
Besides skin wrinkling, volume shifts, and photoaging, graying hair can also be a telltale sign of aging. While it was recently a fashionable...
Video
Hair Disorders in the Skin of Color Population: Report From the AAD Meeting
Case Reports
Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus of the Scalp Masquerading as Alopecia Areata
Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) is a unique subset of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) that generally presents as urticarialike...
From the Journals
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia can affect adolescents
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a genetic component.
Residents’ Corner
Pediatric Nail Diseases: Clinical Pearls
Our dermatology department recently sponsored a pediatric dermatology lecture series for the pediatric residency program...
Conference Coverage
JAK inhibitors and alopecia: After positive early data, various trials now underway
PORTLAND, ORE. - Studies include patients with alopecia areata and its variants, and both topical and oral formulations of ruxolitinib and...
Coding
Coding Changes for 2017
All physicians will see changes in reimbursement in 2017. A new president with a new agenda makes for an interesting time ahead for health care in...
Conference Coverage
Novel antifungal had favorable safety, efficacy profile for onychomycosis in phase IIB study
ORLANDO – A new antifungal is set to move to phase III studies after meeting study endpoints with significant separation from controls, in...
Photo Challenge
Bilateral Symmetric Onycholysis of Distal Fingernails
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Consider alopecia ‘camouflage kits’ to boost patients’ self-esteem
ORLANDO – Keeping a box filled with a list of hairpiece vendors, cosmetic powders, and other resources in the office can help address the...