Frontal fibrosing alopecia and personal care product use: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a cicatricial alopecia affecting the frontotemporal hairline. Given that this scarring, immune-mediated follicular destruction most commonly affects postmenopausal Caucasian women, researchers have postulated that there are hormonal and genetic components; however, the etiology of FFA is still unknown. Recently, dermatologists have reported cases of FFA as being potentially caused by cosmetic products, such as sunscreen and shampoo.

The Psychological Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery.

The objective of this review is to shed light on the literature regarding the psychological impact of invasive cosmetic surgery and to discuss future implications for research and clinical practice. Articles published through October 2021 were reviewed to answer the question, "Does cosmetic surgery improve a patient's overall psychological health?" Psychological well-being was examined through the lens of body image, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression scores. The studies revealed that although cosmetic surgery seems to boost patients' body image, other crucial aspects of psychological well-being may or may not similarly benefit.

JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Alopecia Areata.

The advancement of genetic and preclinical studies has uncovered the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA). The development of targeted therapies using small molecules blocking specific pathways for the treatment of AA is underway. By repurposing Food and Drug Administration-approved small molecule JAK inhibitors as treatments for AA, it has been demonstrated that JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in patients with moderate to severe AA.