8 citations,
August 2016 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
8 citations,
January 2005 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” FMF and mycosis fungoides are variants of the same disease, and bexarotene can be an effective treatment.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how sperm cells are produced, the role of testosterone in this process, and how toxins can reduce sperm count and fertility.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Different PCOS types respond uniquely to infertility treatments, with some having lower pregnancy rates and higher risks of complications.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study developed a 3D model that closely imitates remaining ovarian cancer after treatment and identified a potential drug targeting resistant cancer cells.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dilated scalp capillaries might be a sign of hair loss related to COVID-19.
September 2022 in “Women's healthcare” PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.
July 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
July 2021 in “Clinical Medicine” Iron deficiency without anemia can cause itching and other skin-related symptoms, and iron supplements may help.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Iron deficiency is not more common in women with hair loss, and neurogenic rosacea may need different treatment.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair thinning condition linked to genetics and hormones.
June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments improve hair loss solutions for different age groups and genders.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
160 citations,
January 2017 in “Development” Blood vessels and specific genes help turn cartilage into bone when bones heal.
3 citations,
June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss with the right patient selection and surgical skill.
2 citations,
May 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some patients' hair grew back black and white after chemotherapy.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” The mouse model shows potential for understanding and improving scarless wound healing, and Wnt-4 and TGF-β1 play a role in wound healing and scar formation.
160 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
80 citations,
March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
46 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
34 citations,
October 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Nasolabial skin-fat grafts are good for nasal reconstruction with minimal scarring and no need for bolsters, but smoking may affect graft survival.