research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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research Levodopa-Induced Skin Disorders in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Literature Review
Levodopa for Parkinson's disease might be linked to skin issues like melanoma, but it's unclear if the drug or the disease causes them.
research Acanthosis Nigricans in the Knuckles: An Early, Accessible, Straightforward, and Sensitive Clinical Tool to Predict Insulin Resistance
Darkened knuckles can be an early sign of insulin resistance.
research Therapeutic Potential of Patient iPSC-Derived Melanocytes in Autologous Transplantation
Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
research Critical Role of ATP-P2X7 Axis in UV-Induced Melanogenesis
ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
research Dermoscopy of Skin Infestations and Infections (Entomodermoscopy) – Part I: Dermatozoonoses and Bacterial Infections
Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.
research Epimedium Brevicornum Maxim Extract Enhances Melanin Biosynthesis and Melanosome Biogenesis/Transfer
Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
research En Coup de Sabre in a Pediatric Patient Treated With Calcipotriene
Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.
research Assessing the Effect of Cleansing Products on Artificially Polluted Human Hairs and Skin Through In Vivo and In Vitro Models
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 Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research Hair Repigmentation as a Melanoma Warning Sign
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
research Complications in Aesthetic Surgery
Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
research Pain, Itch, and Quality of Life in Persons with Keloids
Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
research Genetic Analysis of a Novel Antioxidant Multi-Target Iron Chelator, M30, Protecting Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Mice
M30 is a promising treatment for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Spontaneous Hair Hyperpigmentation in Response to Vitamin Intake in Pregnancy: A Clue for Homocystinuria
Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
research A Patient Guides Her Provider: A Dialogue Over Cultural Awareness
Cultural awareness in healthcare improves patient care and relationships.
research Transgenic Endothelin 3 Regulates Murine Pigment Production and Coat Color
The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Gene Expression Analysis Revealed Cholesterol, Fatty Acid, and Mast Cell Pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research Hair Cosmetics
The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
research Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
research Topical Minoxidil Treatment for Congenital Alopecia in Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Minoxidil cream can safely treat hair loss in kids with ectodermal dysplasia.
research Analysis of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
research Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.
research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride
Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Rate of Hair Growth in Hirsute Females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research Post-Traumatic Neuroma After Hair Transplantation
A woman's chronic head pain after hair transplant surgery was cured by removing a post-traumatic neuroma.
research Current and Novel Methods for Assessing Efficacy of Hair Growth Promoters in Pattern Hair Loss
New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
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.