research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Plain Language Summaries of Dermatology Studies
Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
research Hyperandrogenemia in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Association with Body Mass Index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Sterile Suppurative Folliculitis Associated with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
A rare skin condition linked to leukemia improved with chemotherapy.
research Rapidly Progressing Mycosis Fungoides Presenting as Follicular Mucinosis
Follicular mucinosis can be an early sign of aggressive mycosis fungoides.
research Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: Current Status and Prospects for Gene Therapy Treatment
Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research Atypical Fibroxanthoma of the Scalp Following Hair Transplantation in a 35-Year-Old Male
A man developed a rare cancer on his scalp after a hair transplant possibly due to sun damage, laser effects, and inflammation.
research Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder: Sequential Development of Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma-Like Lymphoproliferation in the Lymph Nodes and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the Skin in the Same Patient
Stopping methotrexate might reverse lymphoma-like conditions in some patients.
research Atypical Clinical Presentation of Primary and Secondary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma on the Head Characterized by Macular Lesions
Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
research Stem Cells and Their Niches
The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
research Mechanism of Action of Avicennia Marina Heartwood Extract and Avicequinone C on Human Dermal Papilla Cells Isolated from Androgenic Alopecia Patients
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
research Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves
Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
research Nerve-Derived Sonic Hedgehog Defines a Niche for Hair Follicle Stem Cells Capable of Becoming Epidermal Stem Cells
Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
research Atypical Progeroid Syndrome Due to Heterozygous Missense LMNA Mutations
The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
research Rhythmic Expression of Circadian Clock Genes in Human Leukocytes and Beard Hair Follicle Cells
Human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have internal daily clocks, and PER1 and PER3 genes may indicate individual circadian rhythms.
research 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Modulates the Hair-Inductive Capacity of Dermal Papilla Cells: Therapeutic Potential for Hair Regeneration
Vitamin D3 can help improve hair growth by enhancing the function of specific skin cells and could be useful in hair regeneration treatments.
research Atypical Cushing's Syndrome in Dogs: Arguments For and Against
The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.
research Cytokine Loaded Layer-By-Layer Ultrathin Matrices to Deliver Single Dermal Papilla Cells for Spot-By-Spot Hair Follicle Regeneration
Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.
research Clinically Applicable Transplantation Procedure of Dermal Papilla Cells for Hair Follicle Regeneration
The best method for transplanting skin cells to regenerate hair follicles is the Hemi-vascularized sandwich method, as it produces more mature follicles and promotes hair growth.
research In Vitro Hair Dermal Papilla Cells Induction by Fagraea Berteroana, a Tree of the Marquesan Cosmetopoeia (French Polynesia)
Fagraea berteroana fruit extract may promote hair growth by affecting cell proliferation and hair growth pathways.
research Effect and Mechanism of Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation.
research Case of Follicular Mucinosis: Nestin-Expression in Mucin-Producing Cells
A 29-year-old man had a jaw plaque diagnosed as follicular mucinosis, linked to nestin-positive hair follicle stem cells.
research Atypical Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus): Case Report and Literature Review in Occipital and Mid-Frontal Localizations
The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
research A Matter of Life and Death: Self-Renewal in Stem Cells
Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
research Self-Organization Process in Newborn Skin Organoid Formation Inspires Strategy to Restore Hair Regeneration of Adult Cells
Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
research Reorganization of Hair Follicles in Human Skin Organ Culture Induced by Cultured Human Follicle-Derived Cells
Injected human hair follicle cells can create new, small hair follicles in skin cultures.
research Deletion of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl 4-Hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-Lineage Mesenchymal Cells Leads to Congenital Truncal Alopecia
Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
research Alisertib Is Active as Single Agent in Recurrent Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors in Four Children
Alisertib was found to be an effective and tolerable treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors.
research Severe Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities Associated with Atypical Toxic Shock Syndrome
A boy with toxic shock syndrome had severe heart rhythm problems but recovered with treatment.
research Genetic Alteration of Cyclic Adenosine 3',5'-Monophosphate-Dependent Protein Kinase Subunit Expression Affects Calcium Currents and Beta-Endorphin Release in AtT-20 Clonal Pituitary Cells
Changing protein kinase levels in pituitary cells affects calcium flow and beta-endorphin release.