Publications by authors named "Rita Fernanda Cortez de Almeida"

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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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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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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  • * This study examined trichoscopic findings in 11 dark-skinned women with CCCA and reviewed existing literature to enhance understanding of the disease.
  • * Increased knowledge of CCCA trichoscopy can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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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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  • Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a type of scarring hair loss often appearing as patches on the scalp, causing symptoms like itching and burning, and is more challenging to diagnose in individuals of African descent due to unique scalp characteristics.
  • In this population, Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is the most common form of scarring hair loss and needs to be differentiated from LPP, which shows distinct trichoscopy features like perifollicular erythema that can lead to hyperpigmentation.
  • Early detection of LPP is crucial to preventing its progression and reducing its psychological impact, even though it is less common than other types of hair loss.
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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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Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common alopecia affecting both genders leading to a potential decrease in quality of life and self-esteem. A current concern in trichology is how to accurately measure clinical response in both daily medical practice and academic research. Hair-to-hair (H2H)-matching technology™ has recently emerged as a technique to evaluate variations in follicular units, hair shaft number, and thickness.

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Introduction: Superficial folliculitis of the scalp (SFS) is a common complaint in clinical practice, and initial presentation may be difficult to differentiate as they may appear very similar to each other.

Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to describe the pathologies that occur clinically as folliculitis of the scalp, identify their causes and characteristics and create a standardized classification.

Methods: This is a retrospective clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological study over 10 years of dermatologic consultations.

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Scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SSD) is a prevalent chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease. The etiology is related to sebum production, bacterial proliferation - sp., , and - and host immunity factors - NK1+, CD16+ cells, IL-1, and IL-8.

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Female androgenetic alopecia or female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) is highly prevalent and has a great impact on the quality of life. The treatment is a routine challenge in dermatological practice, as many therapeutic options have a limited level of evidence and often do not meet patients expectations. Lack of knowledge of the pathogenesis of the hair miniaturization process and the factors that regulate follicular morphogenesis restricts the prospect of innovative therapies.

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Scalp microinfusion is a promising novel drug delivery technique for hair loss treatment. We discuss the MMP® technique and review its possible use in alopecias. MMP® technique provides a small amount of drugs delivered homogeneously into the skin combined with micro-needling and can, therefore, provide optimal delivery.

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