A man had a rare pigmented nodule on his scalp that developed from birthmarks.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
January 2022 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss along the frontal hairline, mainly in postmenopausal women, and needs better treatments.
January 2022 in “Autopsy and Case Reports” A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
January 2016 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Acne was the most common skin problem in kids, with other conditions like warts and eczema also frequent, varying by age and gender.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
December 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Mnemonics with one letter are useful and easy to remember for learning dermatology.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
Eating less calories, focusing on complex carbs, and reducing fats can help manage type II diabetes.
March 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The book "Baby Skin" provides useful skin care guidance for parents and is well-received despite lacking visual aids.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
989 citations,
August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
532 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
499 citations,
September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
480 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.