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.
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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 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.
research American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and American College of Veterinary Dermatology Annual Meeting, Norfolk, Virginia, April 4-8, 2001
The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
research Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis And Management
PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Histopathologic Pitfall When Evaluating Alopecia in the Post-Pubertal Patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: Case Reports and Trichoscopic Findings
Hair loss due to syphilis can be identified using trichoscopy and is treatable with antibiotics.
research Use of Metformin in Pediatric Age
Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.
research Carotid Body Tumor: Review of the Literature and Report of a Case With Rare Sensorineural Symptomatology
A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
research CD8-Positive Mycosis Fungoides Clinically Masquerading as Alopecia Areata
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss causes in cutaneous lymphoma patients.
research Adult-Onset Satoyoshi Syndrome in a Young Male
A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
research Sterile Suppurative Folliculitis Associated with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
A rare skin condition linked to leukemia improved with chemotherapy.
research Disorders of Sex Development
DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.
research Topical Imiquimod: Be Aware of the Unexpected
A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
research Black Dots in Trichoscopy After COVID-19: Can It Be Telogen Effluvium?
A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
research Tuberculosis Mimicking the Onset of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Flare: Case-Based Review
TB can mimic SLE symptoms, so doctors should consider TB in such cases.
research Neuropsychiatric Lupus: Two Sides of the Same Coin
A thorough, team-based approach and clear communication improve outcomes in complex neuropsychiatric lupus cases.
research 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development Due to Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in Three Siblings: A Case Report from a Low-Resource Setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research Dermatomyositis Disease in Dogs
Dogs with dermatomyositis, especially Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, need better treatments for their skin and muscle inflammation.
research A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: HAIR-AN Syndrome
A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.