Publications by authors named "A Waskiel-Burnat"
: Minoxidil, in addition to its vasodilatory effect, has also immunomodulatory properties that may be partially responsible for its efficacy in alopecia areata. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of monotherapy with topical or oral minoxidil in alopecia areata. : A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of monotherapy with minoxidil in alopecia areata was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is the most common form of scarring alopecia in adults. The disease may also occur in children and adolescents. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of pediatric LPP.
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- Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a type of hair loss marked by receding hairlines, itching, and small facial bumps, with many treatments available but some symptoms proving hard to treat.
- A review of 12 studies found that oral isotretinoin may significantly improve treatment-resistant facial papules in FFA patients, although the current evidence comes mainly from retrospective studies and case reports.
- The findings suggest that isotretinoin could be a beneficial treatment option, but more rigorous research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
: Androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of non-scarring hair loss, is a consequence of the gradual miniaturization of the hair follicles. In the majority of male androgenetic alopecia cases, a patient's history and clinical evaluation may be sufficient to establish the diagnosis, while for women, they should be supplemented with trichoscopy. : The PubMed and Scopus databases were used to collate published studies and to analyze the most typical trichoscopic findings in patients diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia.
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