research Solitary, Subcutaneous, Fixed, Firm, and Fast-Growing Nodule
A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
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research The Relationship Between Keratin 18 and Epithelial-Derived Tumors: As a Diagnostic Marker, Prognostic Marker, and Its Role in Tumorigenesis
Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
research Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides: Prognosis and Treatment
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has a worse prognosis than other types, with survival rates varying significantly based on subtype and organ involvement.
research Posters Presented at the 19th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 2–3, 2016, Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, USA
The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in General Dermatology: How to Choose the Right Indication
Reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, but it has limitations and requires expertise for correct use.
research A Rare Case of Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor Treated with Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy effectively treated a large scalp tumor in an elderly woman, avoiding surgery.
research Molecular Pathology of Skin Adnexal Tumors
New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
research Histogenesis of Keratoacanthoma: Histochemical and Immunohistochemical Study
Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.
research Abstracts Presented at the 12th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 4-5, 2009, Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA, USA
Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
research Folliculosebaceous Neoplasms: A Review of Clinical and Histological Features
The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
research Significance of Iron Status in Hair Loss in Women
Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.
research Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Lesions of the Rat and Mouse Integument
The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
research British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings
Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
research Histopathological Findings and Proliferative Activity of Canine Sebaceous Gland Tumors with a Predominant Reserve Cell Population
High proliferative activity and peripheral invasion indicate malignancy in canine sebaceous gland tumors; the term 'epithelioma' should be updated for clarity.
research Histopathological Study of Epithelial, Melanocytic and Adnexal Tumors of Skin: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Centre
Most skin tumors in the study were benign, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common malignant type.
research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
research Correlation Between In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Horizontal Histopathology in Skin Cancer: A Review
Reflectance confocal microscopy reliably identifies skin cancer features like horizontal skin tissue sections.
research Pilomatrixoma of Face Presenting as Parotid Swelling
A young woman had a rare, usually non-cancerous tumor on her face that was initially mistaken for a different condition.
research CME Examination for Volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Post-Traumatic Erosive Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Hypergranulated Variant
Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
research Histopathologic Features of Alopecia Areata Incognito: A Review of 46 Cases
The research found specific signs to diagnose alopecia areata incognito and noted patients generally regrow hair after steroid treatment.
research Early Leonine Facies with Alopecia in a Young Man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research Follicular Induction and CK20+ Merkel Cells Overlying Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis
Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
research A Case of Trichogerminoma: A Rare Cutaneous Follicular Neoplasm
Trichogerminoma is a rare, benign skin tumor from hair cells, with a small risk of becoming cancerous.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase as a Target for Chemoprevention of Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Ptch1+/– Mice
Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase as a Target for Chemoprevention of Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Ptch1+/– Mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
research Contact Dermatitis to Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin in Two Plywood Factory Workers
Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
research Androgenic Effect of Testosterone and Its Metabolites in Relation to Their Biotransformation in the Skin
Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."