research Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine
Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
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research Assessment of the Usefulness of Dihydrotestosterone in the Diagnostics of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research The Association Between rs2476601 Polymorphism in PTPN22 Gene and Risk of Alopecia Areata
The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
research Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Intradermotherapy with 0.5% Minoxidil Versus Topical Application of 5% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.
research Highly Prevalent LIPH Founder Mutations Causing Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis in Japan and the Genotype/Phenotype Correlations
LIPH mutations in Japan cause varying degrees of hair loss and woolly hair.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
research Alopecia in IL-10-Deficient Mouse Pups Is c-Kit-Dependent and Can Be Triggered by Iron Deficiency
Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2014 Objectives and Design Update
The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
research Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Oral Supplementation With L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens, Pumpkin Seed Oil, And Pygeum Africanum In Chronic Telogen Effluvium And Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study
The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
research Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Evaluation of Risk Factors for Onychocryptosis in Adult Diabetic Patients in Outpatient Clinic
Diabetic patients often have ingrown nails due to obesity, high blood pressure, past injuries, bad nail trimming, nail fungus, weak foot pulse, and weak knee reflex.
research Prognosis, Treatment, and Disease Outcomes in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 92 Cases
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, especially younger ones, using intralesional corticosteroids and tacrolimus.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa Encounters in a National Electronic Health Record Database Notable for Low Dermatology Utilization, Infrequent Biologic Prescriptions, and Frequent Opiate Prescriptions
HS patients rarely see dermatologists, often get opiates, and need better care.
research Non-Scarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence, Pattern, Trichoscopy Features and Histopathological Analysis
Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Case Series of Four Indian Patients
AKN might be a skin marker for metabolic syndrome.
research Permanent Alopecia After Systemic Chemotherapy: A Clinicopathological Study of 10 Cases
Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.
research Determinants of Marginal Traction Alopecia in African Girls and Women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research A Retrospective Case Series: Unique Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes of Trichophyton Violaceum and Soudanense Tinea in a Pediatric Population
Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
research Association of Resilience and Perceived Stress in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Study
People with alopecia who are more resilient tend to feel less stressed.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up
Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
research Alopecia Areata Flare Patterns in Children and Young Adults on Systemic Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib can regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but some may experience flares during treatment.
research Dupilumab Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Pediatric Patients with Concomitant Atopic Dermatitis
Dupilumab may help children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis regrow hair.
research The Role of Retinoids in the Management of Cutaneous Conditions in Black Individuals
Retinoids help manage skin conditions in black individuals.
research Metformin Effects on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
research Treatment of Aggressive Periodontitis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report with 8 Years Follow-up
Proper periodontal treatment with xenograft effectively manages aggressive periodontitis in SLE patients.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases
Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
research Vitamin D Status in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia
People with certain types of hair loss, especially lichen planopilaris and telogen effluvium, as well as African Americans, Asians, and men, are more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution in 16 African-Descent and Hispanic Female Patients: A Challenging Diagnosis
FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.