research Review Paper: The Use of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Selected Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
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research Alopecia in Congenital Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Responding to Treatment with a Combination of Topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin
Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
research Dermatologic Diseases and Problems of Women Throughout the Life Cycle
Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
research Basal Cell Carcinoma, Hedgehog Signaling, and Targeted Therapeutics: The Long and Winding Road
New treatments targeting the Hedgehog pathway can help treat advanced skin cancer but may have side effects and their effectiveness in early stages is unknown.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders Without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR Mutation in the Family from the Original 1925 Report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Caused by a Novel Mutation in the Human Hairless Transcript
A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
research Minoxidil 5% Solution for Topical Treatment of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Minoxidil 5% solution significantly improved hair density in a girl with loose anagen hair syndrome over 28 months, with no side effects.
research Status of Medical Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Hypotrichosis of the Pubis
Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.
research Congenital Atrichia and Hypotrichosis
The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Turkish Family with Loss of Eyebrows and a U2HR Mutation
A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Cutaneous Neoplasms in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Improves Global Hair Density and Length in Children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
research Unraveling the Link Between Ectodermal Disorders and Primary Immunodeficiencies
Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Smoothened Receptor Inhibitor Vismodegib for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Side Effects
Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
research Skin Features in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: An Observational Study
People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
research Three Cases of Androgen-Dependent Disease Associated with Myotonic Dystrophy
Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
research Implications of Cigarette Smoking on Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Smoking increases early hair loss risk in men; quitting may help prevent it.
research Variable Expressivity of Syndromic BMP4-Related Eye, Brain, and Digital Anomalies: A Review of the Literature and Description of Three New Cases
BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
research Alopecia in Women Submitted to Childhood X-Ray Epilation for Tinea Capitis Treatment
Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.