Publications by authors named "B G Craiglow"
Article Synopsis
- Small studies suggest that low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) might be effective and safe for hair loss, but more extensive research and guidelines are needed.* -
- An expert consensus statement was developed involving 43 dermatologists to standardize LDOM prescribing practices, covering various aspects like indications, dosing, and monitoring.* -
- The consensus reached includes 76 relevant points, but topics related to pediatric use and titration protocols need further investigation, highlighting gaps in research for younger patients.*
Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease associated with high rates of emotional and psychosocial distress. The analysis reported here describes the evolution of measures assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and symptoms of anxiety and depression up to week 104 in patients who achieved sustained scalp hair regrowth during treatment with baricitinib in the BRAVE-AA phase III trials.
Methods: This post-hoc analysis included data from the double-blind, parallel-group, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trials BRAVE-AA1 (ClinicalTrials.
Importance: Current measures of alopecia areata (AA) severity, such as the Severity of Alopecia Tool score, do not adequately capture overall disease impact.
Objective: To explore factors associated with AA severity beyond scalp hair loss, and to support the development of the Alopecia Areata Severity and Morbidity Index (ASAMI).
Evidence Review: A total of 74 hair and scalp disorder specialists from multiple continents were invited to participate in an eDelphi project consisting of 3 survey rounds.
Article Synopsis
- Ichthyoses are skin disorders marked by scaling and redness, leading to the creation of the Ichthyosis Scoring System (ISS) to quantify their severity effectively.
- A study involving 65 participants found that ISS had excellent reliability for scoring skin conditions, both through live evaluation and photographic images.
- The results indicate that ISS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing ichthyosis severity, making it suitable for clinical use and potentially a standard in the field.