research Alopecia Areata in Childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
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research Trends in the Presence or Absence of Transaminitis and/or Leukopenia in Pediatric Patients Treated with Methotrexate for Inflammatory Skin Disease
Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
research Poikiloderma, Hyperpigmentation, Alopecia, Hypohidrosis, Malformed Bones, Lymphedema of the Legs and Decreased Cortisol Level: A New Entity?
A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
research Ambiguous Alopecia in a 36-Year-Old Woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research Foreword
The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
research Research Highlights: Dermatology and Hair Loss Studies
Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
research Book Reviews
Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
research Philadelphia Dermatological Society
Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
research Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men Prescribed Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Large Single Center Observational Cohort Study
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of sexual dysfunction in young men.
research Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Comprehensive Overview by the American Academy of Dermatology
Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
research Psychocutaneous Diseases: A Review of Psychiatric Disorders with Skin Manifestations and Their Prevalence in Dermatological Settings
Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
research A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research A Simplified Approach to the Diagnosis of Alopecia
A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in a Tuscan Pediatric Dermatological Outpatient Clinic: A Clinical and Epidemiological Evaluation
In a Tuscan pediatric clinic, 7.19% of children had hair or scalp disorders, with nonscarring alopecia being the most common.
research Naevus Trichilemmocysticus: The First Pediatric Case of a Newly Delineated Organoid Naevus
The first pediatric case of naevus trichilemmocysticus was documented.
research Hair Casts (Pseudonits) in a 9-Year-Old Girl
The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss Part 1: History, Biology, Genetics, Prevention, Conventional Treatments, and Herbals
The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
research Pulmonary Arterial Aneurysm in Behçet's Disease
People with Behçet's disease can develop life-threatening lung artery aneurysms that may require surgery.
research Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia: Continuing Medical Education
The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Dermatological Aspects of Primary Psychiatric Disorders
Psychological issues with skin problems worsen patients' lives and treatment.
research Plica Neuropathica as a Presenting Rare Dermatologic Symptom of Schizophrenia
Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.
research Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children with Alopecia Areata
Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
research Schimmelpenning Syndrome with Didymosis Aplasticosebacea in a One-Month-Old Girl
Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
research Eye and Skin Disease
The book "Eye and Skin Disease" is recommended for its detailed coverage of the connection between eye and skin conditions.
research Abstracts
The document summarizes skin and immune system disease findings, especially related to AIDS, from the 1980s.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Management of the Psychological Comorbidities of Dermatological Conditions: Practitioners' Guidelines
Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
research Dermatoscopic Findings of Syphilitic Alopecia
Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.