research Investigation of Diffuse Hair Fall Due to Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review
Low vitamin D levels can cause hair loss and supplements may improve it.
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360-390 / 1000+ results research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a 50-Year-Old Woman: Case Study and Treatment Challenges
Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
research An Adult With Hair Loss: A Rare Case of Non-Classical 3β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
research Moth-Eaten Essential Syphilitic Alopecia
A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
research Folliculocentric Papules and Alopecia in a 70-Year-Old Woman Diagnosed with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
research Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, And Cuticle Analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research A Patient With Advanced Recurrent Breast Cancer Treated With High-Dose Toremifene and Capecitabine
The combination of high-dose toremifene and capecitabine was effective for advanced recurrent breast cancer.
research Desmoglein 4 Mutations Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis in Humans, Mice, and Rats
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
research Severe Pustular Lesions Induced by Topical Immunotherapy with Squaric Acid Dibutylester for Alopecia Totalis
Squaric acid dibutylester can cause severe skin reactions in people with allergies.
research Fever of Unknown Origin in a Male Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
research Radiofrequency Microneedling: A Comprehensive and Critical Review
Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective and safe treatment for various skin conditions and works well with other treatments and on darker skin.
research Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
research Delayed Puberty: Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
research Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research Clinical Effectiveness of Finasteride Versus Hydroxychloroquine in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Animal and In Vitro Models for the Study of Hair Follicles
Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research Mono-Letter Mnemonics in Dermatology
Mnemonics with one letter are useful and easy to remember for learning dermatology.
research Identification of Androgen-Regulated Genes in SV40-Transformed Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
research The Lack of Significant Changes in Scalp Hair Follicle Density With Advancing Age
Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
research Diagnostic Dilemma: Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome Versus Incomplete Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Overlap Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Identification of Androgen-Inducible TGF-β1 Derived from Dermal Papilla Cells as a Key Mediator in Androgenetic Alopecia
TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
research Biphenotypic Leukemia
Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells In Vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride
Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.
research Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Responsive to PUVA and Oral Cyclosporin Therapy
A combination of oral cyclosporin and PUVA treatment worked well for a severe skin condition called generalized pustular psoriasis.
research Androgen Actions on the Human Hair Follicle: Perspectives
Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
research Combination Use of Triamcinolone Acetonide and Immunotherapy as a New Therapeutic Option in Alopecia Totalis
Combining triamcinolone acetonide with immunotherapy can help regrow hair in some alopecia totalis patients.