research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as Primary Alopecia Neoplastica: A Report of Two Cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
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research Preliminary Evaluation of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Features of Scalp Melanoma
Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing scalp melanomas, which have features similar to those on the trunk.
research Unusual Forms of Alopecia Areata in a Trichology Unit
Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
research Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Stabilizes Hemidesmosomes in Keratinocytes
Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for keeping skin cell attachment structures stable.
research Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides Following Renal Transplantation
A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
research Quetiapine-Induced Hair Loss in an Adolescent Case
A teenager's hair loss was caused by the drug quetiapine but improved after stopping the medication.
research A Case of Systemic Mastocytosis: An Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Study of Dermal Mast Cells in Relation to Activation of the Epidermal Melanin Unit
Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.
research Hair Loss Due to Aripiprazole Use: A Case Report
Stopping aripiprazole can reverse its side effect of hair loss.
research Lentiginous Melanoma: A Clinically Malignant Entity That Histopathologically Seems Benign. Case Study Harboring BRAF V600R Mutation
A clinically suspected melanoma appeared benign under the microscope but was confirmed by specific tests and a rare mutation.
research Normolipemic Xanthoma Associated With Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides
A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
research Actinic Keratosis: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Aspects. Part I
Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires various treatments to prevent this.
research Dermoscopic Characterization and Clinical Application of Four Facial Erythematous Inflammatory Dermatoses
The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
research The Diversity of Sex Development: What Conditions Affecting Sex Development Teach Us About Sexual Diversity
Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.
research Evolving Eponymous Signs in Diagnostic Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin conditions, and new patterns for diagnosis are emerging.
research Dermatologic Care and Sun Protection Practices Need Improvement in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.
research Highlights
Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in the Elderly
Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
research A 30-Year Follow-Up of Wax Injection for the Prevention of Androgenic Alopecia
Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
research Widespread and Eruptive Comedonal Lesions With Alopecia
A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
research Atypical Scurvy Associated with Anorexia Nervosa
A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica – Diagnostic Challenges
Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
research Phenobarbital
A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
research Atypical or Severe Contact Eczema from Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamon essential oil can cause severe or unusual skin reactions, with cinnamaldehyde being the main allergen.
research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate
A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
research A Case of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated Effectively by Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Actinic Keratosis: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Aspects. Part I
Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires treatment to prevent malignancy.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of Four Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Presenting with Delayed Menarche and Clitoromegaly
PCOS can cause unusual symptoms like late puberty and enlarged clitoris, making diagnosis difficult.
research Persistent Facial and Chest Papular and Pustular Eruption in a Stem Cell Transplant Patient
A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
research Advances in Dermatology
New insights in skin conditions show a complex link between certain moles and melanoma, improved hair loss treatments, and the need to identify different types of lupus.