research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
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research Dermatopathology Workshop Summary, Berlin 2004
The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.
research Dermal Fibrosis in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Suggestive Implication of Mast Cells
Mast cells might contribute to hair loss by causing skin thickening.
research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
research Dermatopathology Quiz: Which Alopecia Does the Patient Have?
The patient has frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
research A Comprehensive Review of Biochemical Factors in Herbs and Their Constituent Compounds in Experimental Studies on Alopecia
Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research The Utility of Elastic Verhoeff-Van Gieson Staining in Dermatopathology
EVG staining is a valuable, simple, and cost-effective method for diagnosing various skin conditions in dermatopathology.
research The Coudability Sign of Alopecia Areata: The Real Story
The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Cutaneous Tumors of Pilar Origin with Associated Syndromes
Some skin tumors from hair follicles and glands can be linked to genetic syndromes and may be benign or malignant.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias
The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
research Primary Scarring Alopecia: Clinical-Pathological Review of 72 Cases and Literature Review
The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
research Expanding Phenotype of Hereditary Fibrosing Poikiloderma with Tendon Contractures, Myopathy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by FAM111B Mutations: Report of an Additional Family Raising the Question of Cancer Predisposition and a Short Review of Early-Onset Poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Folliculosebaceous Neoplasms: A Review of Clinical and Histological Features
The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
research Clinicopathological Features of Alopecia With an Emphasis on Etiology and Histopathological Characteristics of Scarring Alopecia
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
research Clinical Features of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in Chinese Patients
Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.
research Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Skin
Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.
research Pregnancy in Postpartum Estrus Induces Inflammatory Milk Production and Catagen-Specific Pup Skin Inflammation in Interleukin-10 Deficient Mice
Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Videodermoscopy in the Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Disorders
Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.
research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around The Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
research Perspectives on Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology has made significant progress but many skin diseases remain incurable, requiring ongoing research.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
research Cicatricial Alopecia in a 56-Year-Old Woman with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
research Hair Follicle Disruption Facilitates Pathogenesis to UVB-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation and Basal Cell Carcinoma Development in Ptch+/- Mice
Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
research Testosterone Prevents Cutaneous Ischemia and Necrosis in Males Through Complementary Estrogenic and Androgenic Actions
Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.
research Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Study of Trichoblastoma in the Rabbit
Trichoblastomas in rabbits are linked to uncontrolled embryonic hair growth and have distinct histological features.
research Dermoscopy of Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Most cutaneous adnexal tumors examined were benign and resembled common skin tumors.