research Hair Follicles, Their Disorders, and Their Opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
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research Dermatologic Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Causes, Associations, and Treatments
Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
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 Semiology of Skin Toxicity Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors
Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata, Including 3-Year Follow-Up
Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
research Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review
Some medications might reverse gray hair, especially those that reduce inflammation or stimulate pigment production, and vitamin B might help.
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 Eyelash Trichomegaly: Review of Congenital, Acquired, and Drug-Associated Etiologies for Elongation of the Eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research Diabetes and Skin: A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy
A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Skin Signs of Systemic Diseases
Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Differential Proteomics of Lesional vs. Non-Lesional Biopsies Revealed Non-Immune Mechanisms of Alopecia Areata
Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
research The Quality of European Dermatological Guidelines: Critical Appraisal of the Quality of EDF Guidelines Using the AGREE II Instrument
European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
research Feline Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Skin Conditions in Cats
The document explains various skin conditions in cats and how to diagnose and treat them.
research Clinical Case Notes: Lipoid Proteinosis - A Rare Disorder with Pathognomonic Lid Lesions
A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.