research Pilomatricoma in the Neck of an Adult Male
A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
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research Parotid Pilomatricoma: A Case Presentation and Literature Review
A patient's rare benign tumor in the neck was removed successfully with proper function of the facial nerve maintained.
research Additive In Vivo Growth-Inhibitory Effects of Flutamide and Finasteride on Androgen-Sensitive Shionogi 115 Carcinoma
Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.
research Plastic Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Dermatologic Abnormalities
Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
research Unexpected Autocrine Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.
research Infections, Infestations, and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
research A Decade of Neglecting Sublingual Mass: A Case Report of Epidermoid Cyst
A man had a large, rare cyst in his mouth removed after 10 years, which fixed his swallowing and breathing problems.
research Baker's Dozen on the Scalp: An Interesting Case of Multiple Trichilemmal Cysts
A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
research A Clinical Study of Geriatric Dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma
A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Children
The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
research Next-Generation Therapeutics for Skin Cancer: Nutraceuticals
Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
research Sertoliform Endometrioid Carcinoma of the Right Ovary
Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
research Importance of Keen Observation for the Diagnosis of Epidermal Cysts: Dermoscopy as a Useful Adjuvant Tool
Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat epidermal cysts.
research Functionally Distinct Melanocyte Populations Revealed by Reconstitution of Hair Follicles in Mice
Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
research Successfully Nonsurgical Epidermoid Cyst Management with Recombinant Hydrolytic Enzymes: A Case Report
Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.
research Bioengineering a 3D Integumentary Organ System from iPS Cells Using an In Vivo Transplantation Model
Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Aldo-Keto Reductase (AKR) 1C3 Inhibitors: A Patent Review
The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.
research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors
Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
research A New Target for Squamous Cell Skin Cancer?
Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
research Tp63-Expressing Adult Epithelial Stem Cells Cross Lineage Boundaries Revealing Latent Hairy Skin Competence
Adult stem cells with Tp63 can form hair and skin cells when placed in new skin, showing they have hidden abilities for skin repair.
research Logic-Based Modeling and Drug Repurposing for the Prediction of Novel Therapeutic Targets and Combination Regimens Against E2F1-Driven Melanoma Progression
Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
research Immunoregulatory Effects of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Exosomes in Mouse Model of Autoimmune Alopecia Areata
MDSC-Exo can treat autoimmune alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth in mice.
research Folliculosebaceous Cystic Hamartoma With Spindle Cell Lipomatous And Neural Components
A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
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 Epidermoid Cyst of the Ear Lobule in Adults
Adult earlobe can have a benign cyst that is usually removed by surgery.
research First-Line Therapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel in Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.