{"title":"A Convoluted Tale of Rapunzel Tail: With Dislodged Daughter Bezoar as Lead Point for Intussusception.","authors":"Priya Mathew, Aditya Pratap Singh, Priyanka Mittal, Praveen Mathur","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_70_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_70_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rapunzel syndrome (RS) can have a varied clinical presentation, spanning from being asymptomatic to having a fatal outcome. If left untreated, complications are inevitable. This case highlights an amalgamation of varied presentations of RS with a daughter bezoar acting as a lead point for intussusception, its management, and favorable result. The purpose of this discussion is to throw the focus on the blend of diverse clinical findings and complications of RS with a daughter bezoar; and the importance of early surgical intervention followed by psychological support and psychiatric treatment, as a key to a successful outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"42-44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039773/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143980593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Islam M Abdelwahab, Talal A Abd Elrahim, Mohammed Hassan Mohammed
{"title":"Evaluation of Follicular Unit Extraction Technique as a Method for Hair Restoration Problems.","authors":"Islam M Abdelwahab, Talal A Abd Elrahim, Mohammed Hassan Mohammed","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_148_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_148_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Androgenetic alopecia, traction alopecia, and primary cicatricial alopecia can cause distressing scalp hair loss problems affecting a large number of both sexes. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is one of the best ways to achieve improving conditions of those cases.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the FUE technique as a method for permanent hair restoration problems.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>Channels for the grafts were created through pieces of hand-cut razor blades.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>Twenty patients suffering from alopecia were eligible to participate in the study. They were subjected to FUE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On comparing different types of alopecia, we found that cicatricial alopecia was significantly more common among younger patients, unlike traction and traction types which were relatively more common among older patients (<i>P</i> = 0.043). There was no significant difference between alopecia types concerning the duration of operation. However, the number of implants was significantly higher among patients with androgenic alopecia when compared with cicatricial and traction subtypes (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Concerning patients' satisfaction, we found that there was no significant difference between alopecia types concerning patients, observers, or doctor satisfaction with an overall satisfaction rate ranging between 3.67 and 4.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Till now, there is no specific algorithm for treating patients with hair loss. However, there is a general preference of patients toward surgical options being less time-consuming and achieve better results. Whatever the cause is FUE showed good results concerning postpatients satisfaction concerning their appearance and visual age.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"25-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039779/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143980682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measurements of Scalp Transepidermal Water Loss and Hydration in Women Wearing Hijab Correlated with Hair Wash Frequency.","authors":"Fadhli Aulia Mughni, Sandra Widaty, Hanny Nilasari, Roro Inge Ade Krisanti","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_61_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_61_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Correct hair wash frequency and the right product are essential for scalp and hair care. Women wearing hijab are becoming more common. However, no consensus has been published regarding the correct frequency of hair washing, especially for women wearing hijab. Research is needed to compare the influence of different hair wash frequencies on scalp health. The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between hair wash frequency with scalp transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and hydration in women wearing hijab.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty healthy women in reproductive age were allocated into 30 subjects in Group A (frequent hair wash, every 1-2 days) and 30 subjects in Group B (infrequent hair wash, every 3-5 days). Measurements of scalp skin TEWL and hydration were performed on baseline, day-14, and day-28.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The day-28 median value of scalp skin TEWL was 20.87 g/m<sup>2</sup>/h in Group A and 17.67 g/m<sup>2</sup>/h in Group B (<i>P</i> < 0.01). The day-28 median value of scalp skin hydration was 11.48 AU in Group A and 12.77 AU in Group B (<i>P</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Frequent hair wash may significantly increase scalp TEWL score in women wearing hijab. However, there is no correlation between hair wash frequency and scalp hydration in women wearing hijab.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"16-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039775/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143971421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paloma García-Piqueras, Rosa María Manzano-Pablos, Manuela Camino-López, Minia Campos-Dominguez
{"title":"Woolly Hair: Essential Clue in Carvajal Syndrome.","authors":"Paloma García-Piqueras, Rosa María Manzano-Pablos, Manuela Camino-López, Minia Campos-Dominguez","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_97_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_97_21","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"67-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039783/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143995945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlota González-Moure, Pedro Gil-Pallares, María Blanco-Bellas, Benigno Monteagudo-Sánchez
{"title":"Perinevoid Alopecia and Concentric Regrowth: Two Atypical Patterns of Alopecia Areata.","authors":"Carlota González-Moure, Pedro Gil-Pallares, María Blanco-Bellas, Benigno Monteagudo-Sánchez","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_18_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_18_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"60-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039778/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expansion of Human Dermal Papilla Cells for Clinical Applications Using Human Platelet-rich Plasma as a Substitute for Fetal Bovine Serum.","authors":"Koji Kanayama, Harunosuke Kato, Kahori Kinoshita","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_100_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_100_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Cell expansion for clinical cell culture often involves the use of fetal bovine serum (FBS). Recently, human platelet-rich plasma (hPRP) was suggested as an FBS substitute, to minimize the risk of transmission of various pathogens and immunogenic reactions. However, whether hPRP can replace FBS for the expansion of human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs) remains controversial.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To assess the potential of hPRP as a substitute for FBS in hDPC expansion, we investigated the effect of hPRP on hDPC expansion.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We first standardized the method of hPRP preparation, and then investigated the effect of hPRP on the proliferation and hair-inductive capacity of cultured hDPCs by comparing with that of FBS. To prepare hPRP, we used heparin as the anticoagulant, with purification by single-spin centrifugation, and freeze-thaw hPRP activation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with an FBS-supplemented medium, hPRP supplementation significantly shortened the population doubling time of cultured hDPCs, and increased the ratio of bromodeoxyuridine-labeled proliferating cells. Expression of the alkaline phosphatase gene related to hair-inductive capacity was enhanced in hDPCs cultured in an hPRP-supplemented medium. <i>In vivo</i> hair follicle reconstitution assay confirmed that hPRP supplementation enhanced the hair-inductive capacity of hDPCs compared with an FBS-supplemented medium, based on the increased number of regenerated hair follicles and their maturity. Overall, compared with FBS, hPRP enhanced the proliferation of hDPCs, while preserving their hair-inductive capacity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results show that hPRP can be used to replace FBS for hDPC expansion. These findings inform the development of an effective clinically applicable hair regeneration therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"31-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144063924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alopecic Scalp Cysts Following Isotretinoin.","authors":"Agnes Lim, Wei-Liang Koh, Yong-Kwang Tay","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_35_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_35_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Isotretinoin is often used for acne treatment. Common side effects include dry eyes and mouth, muscle aches, and hypertriglyceridemia. Scalp cysts have not yet been reported in conjunction with isotretinoin. In this report, we describe a case of alopecic scalp cysts developing following 3 weeks of isotretinoin use by a young female for facial nodulocystic acne. On dermoscopy, hair follicular openings were patent, with few scattered black dots and open comedones. A diagnosis of pseudo-acne fulminans was made, and she was treated with a tapering course of oral prednisolone, oral erythromycin, and topical minoxidil, with the resolution of the cysts and good hair regrowth. As isotretinoin is commonly used by dermatologists, it is important for clinicians to be aware of the presentation and treatment of this unintended outcome, particularly in acne patients with scalp comedones.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"50-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039772/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144012012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Don't Judge When the Tresses Fall.","authors":"B S Chandrashekhar, Chaithra Shenoy, T Anu George","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_38_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_38_21","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"69-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143969865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hudson Dutra Rezende, Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias, Antonia Régnier, Natalia Caballero Uribe, Ralph Michel Trüeb
{"title":"A Comment on Coronavirus Disease 2019 and the Hair.","authors":"Hudson Dutra Rezende, Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias, Antonia Régnier, Natalia Caballero Uribe, Ralph Michel Trüeb","doi":"10.4103/ijt.ijt_179_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_179_20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The novel viral pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has sparked uncertainties and controversies as to its origin, epidemiology, and natural course. In this situation, the medical disciplines strive to contribute to a better understanding of the disease with the best available evidence gained from the scientific method of observation and statistics. The study of the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 has evolved with the hope that they may be useful as markers for the disease, for prognostication, and further insights into the pathogenesis of the disease manifestations. With regard to the hair, clinicopathological correlations have remained hypothetic. Association of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and gray hair with COVID-19 severity, COVID-19-associated postinfectious effluvium, scalp allodynia, and stress-induced telogen effluvium have been the objects of speculation. Further in-depth studies are warranted to establish whether COVID-19-associated hair loss is due to the systemic inflammation with fever, or whether the inflammation and/or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 may target the hair follicle. Meanwhile, dermatologic conditions have been investigated as cutaneous markers for elevated mortality risk, including AGA and graying. Ultimately, most have been scrutinized with regard to the accuracy and validity of the statistics and not been found to be convincing in identifying them as independent risk factors. We therefore challenge the proposal of the \"Gabrin sign\" as an eponym for AGA as a severity risk factor in COVID-19. Moreover, Dr. Frank Gabrin is rather to be remembered for his selfless and courageous service at the front lines of the pandemic than for the stigma of his alopecia.</p>","PeriodicalId":14417,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Trichology","volume":"16 1-6","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12039774/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}