research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Dysfunction of Hair Growth
Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
research The Effect of Amniotic Fluid on Hair Follicle Growth
Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
research Involvement of ILC1-Like Innate Lymphocytes in Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata
ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
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 Alopecia and the Microbiome: A Future Therapeutic Target?
The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Psychodermatology in the UK: Psychological Impact of Skin Diseases and Importance of Services
Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
research Samcyprone (Diphenylcyclopropenone Ointment) for the Treatment of Common Warts
Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
research British Hair and Nail Society: Case Studies of Scalp and Hair Conditions
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research 28 Hair Restoration
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
research Lasers in Onychomycosis
Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
research Hair, Cutaneous Homeostasis, and Stem Cell Functions
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Decades of Progressive Red and Yellow Nodules
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
research Meeting Report: The 15th Annual Meeting of the European Hair Research Society
The conference highlighted new diagnostic tools, the role of genetics in hair loss, and emerging treatments.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Utility of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
research Alopecia Areata Mimicking Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.
research Pathomechanisms of Immune-Mediated Alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Topical Treatment for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Disease That Remains Enigmatic
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
research Primary Idiopathic Pseudopelade of Brocq: Five Case Reports
Primary idiopathic pseudopelade of Brocq causes gradual, scarring hair loss with no effective treatment.
research Alcohol Extract from Vernonia Anthelmintica Seed Counteracts Stress-Induced Murine Hair Follicle Growth Inhibition
Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica seeds may help treat stress-related hair loss.
research Study of the Thyroid Profile of Patients with Alopecia
People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.
research Utility of Trichoscopy in Various Types of Alopecia - A Cross-Sectional Study
Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Surgical Management Of Scarring Alopecia
Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a Skin-Organizing Signaling Center During Adult Homeostasis
Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health and could improve skin replacement therapies.