Evidence Based Hair

Welcome to the final episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast for 2024, hosted by Dr. Jeff Donovan, a leading dermatologist and hair loss specialist. In this episode, Dr. Donovan dives into the complex relationship between alopecia areata and cardiovascular risk, exploring recent studies that offer conflicting conclusions. Dr. Donovan reviews a notable study published in JAD International, which...

Welcome to the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Jeff Donovan. In this episode, Dr. Donovan explores a groundbreaking study published in the journal Curious, highlighting the effectiveness of the JAK1 inhibitor, upadacitinib, in treating recalcitrant dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. Dissecting cellulitis, a challenging form of scarring alopecia, o...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Jeff Donovan. In this episode, we delve into an intriguing study titled "Dupilumab Induces Hair Regrowth in Pediatric Alopecia Areata," which explores the potential of dupilumab as a treatment for children suffering from both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis. Dr. Donovan disc...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist, Dr. Jeff Donovan. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is committed to educating both the public and practitioners about hair loss through comprehensive training programs. In this episode, Dr. Donovan dives into an intriguing study published in the International J...

Welcome to the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Jeff Donovan. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is dedicated to educating the public and training practitioners in the complex field of hair loss. In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into a fascinating study from JAMA Dermatology that examines the effects of low-dose metformin on...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jeff Donovan, dermatologist and hair loss specialist. In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into a fascinating study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, which explores the potential association between hair loss and the use of popular weight loss medications, such as semagluti...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist, Dr. Jeff Donovan. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is dedicated to educating both the public and hair loss practitioners about the complexities of hair loss. In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into a fascinating study from JAAD Case Reports, which explores th...

Welcome to the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist, Dr. Jeff Donovan. In this episode, we delve into a crucial study exploring the unexpected side effects of steroid injections used in treating alopecia areata, particularly focusing on central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). This condition, characterized by fluid accumulation beneath the retina, can lead t...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast with Dr. Jeff Donovan, a dermatologist and hair loss specialist. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is dedicated to educating the public and practitioners about hair loss through comprehensive training programs. In this episode, Dr. Donovan explores a fascinating study from the Brazilian Annals of Dermat...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist, Dr. Jeff Donovan. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is committed to educating both the public and hair loss practitioners through comprehensive programs like the Evidence-Based Hair Fellowship (EBHF). In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into a compelling case r...

Welcome to the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, hosted by dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Jeff Donovan. As the director of the Donovan Hair Academy, Dr. Donovan is dedicated to educating both the public and practitioners about hair loss through comprehensive training programs like the Evidence-Based Hair Fellowship. In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into the critical topic of JAK inhibito...

Welcome back to Season 8 of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast! I'm Dr. Jeff Donovan, a dermatologist and hair loss specialist. Join me each week as I review groundbreaking studies that are transforming our understanding of hair loss and influencing clinical practices. This season, we'll delve into a variety of compelling topics including hair loss medications during pregnancy, JAK inhibitors like up...

Welcome back to the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast! This episode continues our June theme on JAK inhibitors, focusing on their topical use for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and lichen planopilaris (LPP). We'll delve into a groundbreaking study by Dr. Maryanne Senna and colleagues from Boston, examining the effectiveness and side effects of topical 2% tofacitinib for FFA and LPP. The study...

Welcome back to another episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast.   This week, we continue our June theme of JAK inhibitors, focusing on the use of topical JAK inhibitors for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and lichen planopilaris (LPP). In this episode, we delve into a significant study by Dr. Maryanne Senna and colleagues from Boston, exploring the effectiveness and side effects of t...

Welcome to another episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Donovan delves into an insightful study by Zhao and colleagues, published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, titled "Baricitinib Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata." This episode continues the June series dedicated to JAK inhibitors. Dr. Donovan highlights...

Welcome back to another episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast!  In this episode, we delve into a fascinating study on the use of generic tofacitinib for treating alopecia areata. This study, published in the Archives of Dermatologic Research, explores the effectiveness and safety of generic tofacitinib. With the recent availability of this cost-effective alternative in Canada, the study provi...

In this June series of the podcast, we focus on JAK inhibitors. This episode kicks off with a detailed review of an Italian study published in Expert Opinion in Drug Safety, which examines the incidence and management of infections in patients with alopecia areata treated with JAK inhibitors. Dr. Donovan discusses the findings, emphasizing that about one in three patients on JAK inhibitors may dev...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Donovan, a dermatologist and hair loss specialist, examines the effect of topical minoxidil in enhancing beard hair growth in men  Dr. Donovan focuses on a study published in Sage Open Medicine Case Reports titled, "Facial Hair Enhancement with Minoxidil and Off-Label Use". This study highlights the impact of using topical minoxidil for beard hair growth. As a subject fre...

In this episode, we will dive into fascinating recent studies about the side effects of Minoxidil, a widely-known medication for hair loss treatment. This podcast highlights new research regarding what Dr. Donovan calls "the OMAHA effect" (ORAL MINOXIDIL ALCOHOL HANGOVER ASSOCIATION), the surprising association between oral minoxidil use and exacerbated alcohol hangover symptoms. This phenomenon c...

In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking study by Sanfilippo and Friedman, "Survey of Dermatology Practitioners' Opinions and Prescribing Habits of Oral Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Hair Loss".   The study provides valuable insights into the perceptions of practitioners on oral minoxidil, an increasingly popular option for treating hair loss.   We discuss the results of thi...

In this episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast hair loss specialist Dr. Jeff Donovan breaks down the findings of a recent study comparing oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia. Published in JAMA Dermatology, the study challenged popular opinions by revealing similar performance between the two types of minoxidil, putting a spotlight on the importan...

This episode is dedicated to a fascinating subject – drug-induced alopecia areata. In addition to genetic factors, alopecia areata is also influenced by environmental factors such as infections and medications. In this episode, Dr Donovan highlights two studies: “A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Medications Used by Patients Reporting Alopecia Areata on the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System” by Rava...

Welcome to a new episode of the Evidence-Based Hair Podcast, where we discuss some questions surrounding the relationship between dupilumab and lymphoma. This episode dives deep into a study by Hasan and colleagues that explores the fascinating and somewhat controversial relationship between Dupilumab, a drug often used to treat atopic dermatitis patients with alopecia areata, and an increased ris...

This is a recording from the live webinar was conducted live December 13, 2023. This is an annual event that is held every year in mid-December celebrating the top hair research studies.    DERMATOPATHOLOGY   Douglas A et al. Scalp Biopsy Influences Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment in Black Women with Alopecia: A Retrospective Study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Jan 31;S0190-9622(23)00157-3.   ANDROG...