Publications by authors named "Daniel Fernandes Melo"

Introduction: Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome (TRPS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by trichological, craniofacial, and skeletal abnormalities. To date, limited data are available on hair involvement in TRPS, especially those focusing on trichoscopy.

Objective: We aimed to describe the epidemiology and the clinical and trichoscopy features of TRPS.

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Background: Silicones are unique polymers characterized by their repeating siloxane bonds, which have become essential in the hair care industry due to their protective and conditioning properties. Widely incorporated into various hair products, silicones form a film over the hair shaft, reducing friction, preventing moisture loss, and enhancing shine. However, concerns regarding product buildup from water-insoluble silicones and the environmental implications of certain cyclic silicones have emerged.

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Introduction: Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss from excessive tension due to specific hairstyling practices. It disproportionately affects black women, including children.

Objective: Our study aimed to review the trichoscopy of TA.

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Introduction: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) and pemphigus vulgaris (PV) are bullous diseases characterized by loss of keratinocyte adhesion, easily ruptured blisters, and erosions. The scalp is involved in up to 60% of patients due to the high concentration of antigens in hair follicles. Trichoscopy has been studied in bullous diseases.

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Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a primary cicatricial alopecia, initially described in postmenopausal women but increasingly reported in men. The male form remains under-recognized, often misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or alopecia areata (AA), particularly in the beard. This review aims to summarize the current literature on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of FFA in men.

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Cosmetic procedures carry inherent risks of adverse events. Though rarely reported, transient and permanent alopecia are potential complications of these procedures. We report the case of a 35-year-old woman who developed pain and patches of nonscarring alopecia with erythema and edema following aesthetic application of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) on the face and along the frontal hairline.

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Introduction: Scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SSD) is a chronic, relapsing, and inflammatory condition impacting quality of life (QoL). This study evaluated the efficacy and impact on QoL of a 1% selenium disulphide-containing shampoo (SeS shampoo) compared to a 2% ketoconazole shampoo.

Methods: This multi-centric, double-blinded, randomized 4-week study was conducted in 64 adult subjects with moderate to severe SSD (SSD severity score (SSSD) > 6).

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Objectives: Alopecia areata incognita is a non-scarring autoimmune hair loss condition primarily affecting women aged 20 to 40. It is often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to other conditions. Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion, trichoscopic findings, and histological features.

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Background: Alopecia areata is a highly frequent disease with great variability in clinical presentation, severity, and prognosis. It has a significant negative impact on quality of life, especially in the moderate and severe forms.

Objective: To disseminate guidelines, prepared by a group of Brazilian experts, for the treatment and follow-up of patients with alopecia areata.

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  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a type of scarring hair loss primarily affecting postmenopausal and premenopausal women of African descent, with a focus on its diagnosis in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV-VI).
  • The study highlights unique diagnostic challenges and earlier onset of FFA among black patients, who may also experience more severe symptoms and often show signs in the eyebrows before hair loss occurs on the scalp.
  • The research aims to enhance understanding of FFA through trichoscopy findings, ultimately improving diagnosis and treatment options for affected individuals in this demographic.
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  • Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a common skin condition mainly affecting adult women, especially among the black population, with differences in severity and onset based on race.
  • The study aimed to review and summarize the key trichoscopic (microscopic) features of scalp DLE in individuals with darker skin tones, as previous research in this area is limited.
  • Key findings include disrupted honeycomb patterns, lack of pinpoint white dots, keratotic plugs, blue-gray dots, and unusual blood vessel patterns, which can help in early diagnosis and potentially improve patient outcomes.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp (SSD) is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin condition. Current SSD treatments mainly consist of topical applications of anti-fungals and anti-inflammatory agents. to review information about SSD and to provide dermatologists with practical recommendations for managing adult SSD.

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