research Lichen Planus – A Refractory Autoimmune Disorder
Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is hard to treat and more common in women.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Nonpruritic Urticaria: A Sign of Serious Systemic Disease
Non-itchy rashes can indicate serious diseases like lupus.
research Not Always 'Straight Ahead' – A Surprising Cause of Acute Kidney Injury
Hair straightening treatments can cause serious kidney damage, especially if you have skin issues.
research Phenotypic-Genotypic Expansion of Plectinopathy in a Patient With Muscular Dystrophy and Immune-Mediated Myasthenia Gravis
A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection
Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting With Bullous Lesions, Cutaneous Vasculitis and Laryngeal Ulcerations - A Rare Association
A woman with lupus had unusual symptoms like blisters, skin inflammation, and throat ulcers, which improved with steroid and dapsone treatment.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Pruriginosa, Muscular Dystrophy, and Immune-Mediated Myasthenia Gravis in a Patient With Homozygous Nonsense PLEC Mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research Helminth TGF-β Mimic, TGM, Increases Leukocyte Migration and Activation While Also Enhancing Cutaneous Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
A parasite molecule can speed up skin healing and reduce scarring.
research Flushing Episodes in the Context of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Facial Papules
A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
research A Rare Case of Constrictive Pericarditis with Co-Existing Positive COVID-19: Probable Autoimmune or Immunoglobulin Related Disease
An 80-year-old man with COVID-19 also had constrictive pericarditis, possibly due to an autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease, and improved after surgery.
research An Atypical Clinical Presentation of Alopecia in Two Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
research Autoimmune Hepatitis Due to Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
research A Rare Case of Isolated Pulmonary Involvement in Lymphoid Variant Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
A man with a rare lung-focused form of hypereosinophilic syndrome improved with steroid treatment.
research Giant Rhinophyma
A woman's large nose growth was initially misdiagnosed, but later confirmed to be giant rhinophyma after full removal and examination.
research Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris: Presentation of Two Cases and Review
Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
research A Case of Telogen Effluvium Associated with Drug-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
A woman's temporary hair loss was caused by high prolactin levels from her medication.
research Detection of Metastatic Breast Carcinoma Cells in a Bone Marrow Sample by Flow Cytometry: Case Report
Flow cytometry was effective in diagnosing metastatic breast cancer in a bone marrow sample.
research Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism in Two Cats: The Culprit for Miliary Dermatitis Versus Growth Retardation
One cat with low thyroid hormone had growth issues, and another with high thyroid hormone had skin problems; both got better with treatment.
research Daclizumab
Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.
research Telogen Effluvium on the Unilateral Flank with Testicular Tumor in a Dog
A dog's hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting testicular tumor.
research Dermatological Findings in Common Rheumatologic Diseases in Children
Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
research Lichen Planopilaris, Diagnosis and Therapy Challenge - Case Report
A 21-year-old with lichen planopilaris was successfully treated, stopping disease progression and preventing crusts.
research Phylloid Terminal Hair Nevus: A Unique Clinical Entity
A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
research Dermatomyositis-Related Panniculitis of the Neck
A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
research Minoxidil
A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment called minoxidil.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in an Unusual Location with Atypical Pathological Features
A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
research Central Frontoparietal Band-Like Alopecia in a 40-Year-Old Woman
A woman's hair loss was correctly diagnosed as Lichen planopilaris after initial misdiagnosis, highlighting the usefulness of trichoscopy in diagnosing hair disorders.
research Lupus Nephritis with Visual Field Defect Secondary to Hypertensive Retinopathy: A Case Report
Visual field defects in lupus nephritis can be caused by hypertensive retinopathy, not glaucoma or medication toxicity.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) Under the Scope: Histological Similarities Between CCCA and Lichen Planopilaris
CCCA and lichen planopilaris have similar histological features, making them hard to distinguish.
research Scalp Psoriasis Associated with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.