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This report describes four cases of monilethrix in children and concludes that periodic inhibition of keratin synthesis, not a metabolic defect, may explain the hair abnormality.

This essay explores the similarities in long-term health impacts of the COVID-19 and 1918 influenza pandemics, emphasizing how understanding medical history can guide better responses to post-epidemic health issues.

This study examines how thirteenth-century French authors used hair and animal traits to interrogate social identities and gender roles, reflecting broader religious, political, and cultural discourses of the time.

This paper analyzes Hilary Mantel's memoir, "Giving Up The Ghost," highlighting how childhood family dynamics influenced her bodily perceptions and acceptance of female gender identity, impacting her experience of endometriosis symptoms.

This article discusses patient-driven innovations in hair restoration surgery, including the rise and fall of synthetic fiber implantation, but reports no new clinical findings.

The article discusses how to fix bad results from hair restoration surgery, with different doctors suggesting methods like adding more grafts, moving transplanted hair, or using smaller grafts.

This abstract provides information about the JAMA network's publications, services, and access options but contains no research findings.

This article has no abstract and provides no new results; it is likely a narrative or commentary on chemical peels.

This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.

In this study, combining thalidomide with CHOP treatment showed a significantly higher effective rate in treating peripheral T-cell lymphoma compared to CHOP alone, while both regimens were associated with similar levels of adverse reactions.

This study suggests that the interaction between the hairless and wise proteins can help bald mice regrow fur, highlighting its essential role in hair-follicle regeneration.

This source reports that prehabilitation in cancer care prior to chemotherapy is crucial, yet often lacks standardized occupational therapy, which could address unmet needs like home safety, peripheral neuropathy, and emotional distress, thereby improving patient outcomes.

This study presents evidence suggesting that populations now categorized as Black American are the original inhabitants of the Americas, with genetic heritage and identity obscured by historical reclassification to strip sovereign rights.

This narrative review from the authors discusses mechanical scalp stimulation as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it has a biologically plausible mechanism but immature clinical evidence; marketing of these devices currently outpaces their supporting data, indicating a need for better-controlled trials.

This narrative review suggests that while mechanical scalp stimulation has a plausible mechanism for aiding androgenetic alopecia, its clinical evidence is insufficient, and the marketing of stimulation devices currently outpaces their efficacy data.

This study examines how conditions like PSSD, Long COVID, and ME/CFS form a "Post-Exposure Syndromes" family, initiated by transient exposures but persisting due to complex state-space dynamics, and suggests improving pharmacovigilance to better address and understand these persistent syndromes.

This paper proposes that gut dysbiosis plays a crucial role in Post-Finasteride Syndrome by possibly contributing to both androgenic and non-androgenic symptoms, and may explain fluctuating symptom cycles better than static genetic explanations.

This paper hypothesizes that gut dysbiosis acts as a key factor in Post-Finasteride Syndrome, potentially explaining its symptom patterns beyond androgen receptor silencing.

This study highlights ongoing inequities in access and outcomes for inflammatory skin diseases in Latin America and emphasizes the need for regional registries, harmonized clinical guidelines, and policy reforms to improve equitable dermatologic care.

This case report illustrates a rare instance of mixed germ cell tumor in the pituitary with hyperandrogenism, emphasizing the importance of thorough examination and hormone evaluation in identifying hormonal dysfunctions.

Current evidence reviewed in this study indicates that finasteride, a drug for hair loss, can cause depression and suicidality, with delayed recognition partly due to insufficient post-approval pharmacovigilance by manufacturers and regulators.

This study analyzed changes in the microbiota during antler velvet regeneration in sika deer and found significant differences in microbial community composition between 15 and 30 days post-pedicle casting, highlighting the potential roles of specific bacteria in wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Dermatologist visits offer safer and more ethical treatment for hair loss than direct-to-consumer platforms.

This article explores the evolution of scalp therapy in barbershops from a trend into a responsible practice, emphasizing the importance of clinical consistency and proposing a framework focused on client safety, documentation, and appropriate referrals to dermatology.

In this case report, a 45-year-old Jordanian woman was diagnosed with Clouston syndrome, an autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by alopecia and nail dystrophy due to a mutation in the GJB6 gene, though she lacked the typical palmoplantar keratoderma.

This study discusses the impact of scientific advancements and health literacy on improving menopausal health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of preparatory strategies during the peri-menopausal phase to manage symptoms and invest in a healthier future for women, even in low middle-income countries like Sri Lanka.

This paper discusses prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment controversies and advocates for individualized approaches, reporting no new findings.

This case report describes a novel NECTIN4 gene mutation linked to ED-syndactyly syndrome 1 in a young girl, contributing to the understanding of this rare ectodermal dysplasia.

This article reviews the importance of quality control and quality assurance in hair transplant practice and emphasizes their potential to improve procedural outcomes, yet it reports no new clinical data.

This study concluded that hair transplants including the parietal eminence area can enhance aesthetic balance and provide indirect cosmetic benefits, even when the vertex is left untreated due to limited donor availability.