Publications by authors named "J D Larrondo"
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- The scalp microbiome consists of various microorganisms that help maintain scalp health and control inflammation, but dysregulation can lead to conditions like alopecia areata, dandruff, scalp psoriasis, and folliculitis.
- Research shows different microbial populations are linked to specific scalp conditions, with certain bacteria and fungi being more prevalent in patients compared to healthy individuals.
- Treatment options typically involve antifungals, but emerging alternatives, such as coconut oils and shampoos with probiotics, may help restore a healthy scalp microbiome and improve symptoms.
Alopecia areata (AA) is managed with prolonged medical treatments and cosmetic therapies, whose cost can be burdensome. We sought to identify the costs of AA treatment and consolidate the available data for the practicing dermatologist by performing a PubMed search of articles indexed for MEDLINE. Ten studies including approximately 16,000 patients with AA across a range of Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence were included.
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