Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Mycosis Fungoides: Can it Help?

The diagnosis of mycosis fungoides (MF) is challenging since it can mimic a variety of benign skin conditions. Multiple biopsies for histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination are required to diagnose MF. Dermoscopy is an affordable, non-invasive device with expanding indications in dermatology, OBJECTIVES: To investigate the dermoscopic morphology of MF variants and assess the correlation between dermoscopic criteria, histopathologic, and immunohistochemical findings, METHODS: We included 88 patients with several MF variants (classic, hypopigmented, hyperpigmented, poikilodermatous, erythrodermic, and folliculotropic).

Evaluation of adding platelet-rich plasma to combined medical therapy in androgenetic alopecia.

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hair loss disorder.

Objectives: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in androgenetic alopecia.

Methods: This study was done on 126 AGA patients, 42 patients survived as control group who received medical treatment, only other 84 patients were subdivided into two groups, and they received PRP sessions as co-adjuvant therapy using different methods administration.