research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
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research Alopecia Universalis as a Side Effect of Pegylated Interferon α-Ribavirin Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C: A Rare Case Report
A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Eleven Pairs of Japanese Male Twins Suggest the Role of Epigenetic Differences in Androgenetic Alopecia
Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
research Alopecia Universalis After Discontinuation of Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C: A Case Report
A man lost all his hair after stopping hepatitis C treatment and it didn't grow back.
research The Genetically Programmed Hair Growth Cycle And Alopecia: What Is There To Know?
The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
research Case Number 19 of Perforating Necrobiosis Lipoidica Worldwide
The document reports the 19th global case of a rare skin condition in a patient from Colombia.
research Apremilast for Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series
Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
research Skin Semiology and Grading Scales
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
research Onychodystrophy With Associated Polymicrobial Distal Phalanx Osteomyelitis
A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Index
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
research Hair Changes Due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
research Scaly Papular Lesions: Treatment and Clinical Course of Actinic Keratosis
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research Cicatricial Alopecias
Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: What's New in Etiology?
Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis with Itraconazole
Itraconazole is potentially effective for treating invasive aspergillosis, but more research is needed.
research Superficial Granulomatous Pyoderma: A Localized Vegetative Form of Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.
research Ichthyosis
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Quality of Life, Burden of Disease, Comorbidities, and Systemic Effects in Vitiligo Patients
Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Dermoscopy for the Pediatric Dermatologist Part I: Dermoscopy of Pediatric Infectious and Inflammatory Skin Lesions and Hair Disorders
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Medical Applications of Tattooing
Tattooing helps treat skin conditions, reconstruct nipple-areola, mark radiation fields, and locate lesions.