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Nutrafol launches a new nutraceutical, called Postpartum, aimed at helping women’s hair health post-pregnancy. 

Nutrafol Launches Postpartum Nutraceutical

Trichoscopy, which is based on dermoscopy, can be a valuable tool for diagnosing conditions that cause hair loss and inflammatory scalp disease.

Trichoscopy Advances Hair and Scalp Disease Diagnoses

New study data presented at EADV demonstrated an association between COVID-19 severity in male patients and the sex hormone androgen.

Biomarker Associated with Hair Loss Also Linked to COVID-19 Severity

Futuristic tools including robotics and new types of lasers are just some of the therapeutic innovations aimed at slowing hair loss and increasing hair growth.

Hair Restoration Goes High-Tech

New data on the safety and efficacy of roflumilast foam (ARQ-154, Arcutis Biotherapeutics) for scalp and body psoriasis was presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX) 2021.

Study: Roflumilast Foam Safe, Effective for Scalp and Body Psoriasis

Phase 2 data adds to evidence showing efficacy of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata, for which there are no FDA-approved treatments.

Baricitinib Demonstrates Positive Outcomes for Alopecia Areata

Eli Lilly and Incyte announce results from its phase 3 study evaluating baricitinib 2 mg and 4 mg for the treatment of alopecia areata, making it the first Phase 3 study with top-line results in patients with the hair disorder.

Baricitinib Shows Hair Regrowth in Phase 3 Study for AA

The AAD announced it will begin accepting applications soon for its 2021 Hair Loss and Alopecia Initiative in Research (HAIR) Grant Program, which focuses on helping fund research for hair disorders, especially in diverse populations.

AAD Announces Grant Program for Hair Disorders to Begin Accepting Applications Soon

Trichometric analysis helps evaluate whether treatment is working for patients experiencing hair loss and what adjustments need to be made to the regimen.

Quantifying is Key to Effective Hair Loss Treatment

John Jesitus is a medical writer based in Westminster, CO.

According to one expert at the 29th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Virtual Congress, trichoscopy (a dermoscopy-based diagnostic method) not only helps diagnose hair disorders and monitor treatment but also predicts treatment efficacy.

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