research Trichoscopic Clues for the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are key signs for diagnosing alopecia areata using trichoscopy.
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research Physiological Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.
research Trachyonychia Associated with Alopecia Areata and Secondary Onychomycosis
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management
New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Adult Kawasaki Disease: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Kawasaki Disease is rare and often missed in adults, who show different symptoms than children, and may benefit from early treatment.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
research Comparison of Cutaneous Manifestations in Chronic Kidney Disease With or Without Dialysis
Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.
research Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research Randomized Comparison of Topical Betamethasone Valerate Foam, Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide, and Tacrolimus Ointment in Management of Localized Alopecia Areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis and Management
Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.
research Disorders of the Nails and Hair Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
research The Skin in Pregnancy: A Review of Normal Changes
Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
research Telogen Effluvium Due to Recombinant Interferon Alpha-2b
Half of the patients treated with a specific drug for skin cancer experienced hair loss not related to the drug's dosage.
research Involvement of Scalp and Nails in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research FOXN1 Deficient Nude Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
research Pregnancy and Skin: Changes and Dermatoses
Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-Based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life, and Review of the Literature
Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.