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This study found that the distribution of hair keratin family proteins varies in normal scalp hair follicles, which may aid in identifying the origin of hair neoplasms.

This study observed that epidermal growth factor significantly enhanced the growth of dermal papilla, dermal sheath cells, and fibroblasts in vitro, particularly benefiting dermal sheath cells.

This consensus from the Taiwanese Dermatological Association suggests that for mild to moderate alopecia areata, first-line treatments may include topical or intralesional corticosteroids, possibly with topical minoxidil, while severe cases might require systemic corticosteroids or Janus kinase inhibitors.

This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment was an effective and safe option for reducing severity in patients with mild patch-type alopecia areata.

In this study, oral minoxidil (1.25 mg and 2.5 mg) and topical 5% minoxidil significantly promoted hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, showing comparable efficacy across both oral and topical treatments.

This review highlights that although advancements in alopecia areata treatments, such as Janus kinase inhibitors and combination therapies, show promise, further research is necessary to validate their long-term safety and efficacy.

This study's network meta-analysis reported that botulinum injection combined with red laser and topical minoxidil is most effective for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia when using low-level laser therapy.

In this study, compound glycyrrhizin promoted hair regrowth in a testosterone-induced alopecia mouse model and increased human hair dermal papilla cell proliferation, likely through activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

This study highlights the distinct distribution patterns of extracellular matrix components in the scalp skin of male and female androgenetic alopecia patients, with increased elastin staining intensity observed in male cases.

This case report describes a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Crohn's disease and ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum presenting with diverse extraintestinal symptoms, and highlights the success of a multi-drug treatment regimen including steroids and infliximab in improving clinical outcomes, though hematochezia was initially persistent.

This study reported a rare case of pityriasis rubra pilaris-like skin reaction in an 18-year-old woman after starting ponatinib treatment for relapsed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which resolved after treatment adjustment and did not recur over 15 months.

This article describes a 10-month-old female with congenital smooth muscle hamartoma, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in congenital skin lesions due to potential malignancy risks.

In this case report, upadacitinib was used to treat a 21-year-old female with severe alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth; however, rapid hair loss recurred soon after discontinuing the drug, illustrating its potential efficacy as well as the risk of relapse upon stopping treatment.

This review examines the effects of sex hormones on hair growth and the pathogenesis of related hair disorders, highlighting current management benefits and controversies but reporting no new results.

This study found that tofacitinib may be effective for treating pediatric rheumatic diseases, with especially promising results in patients with autoinflammatory diseases, arthritis and alopecia, and juvenile dermatomyositis.

This case study describes a rare presentation of childhood lupus with recurrent pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade that responded to glucocorticoid therapy.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.

This study found that the nonionic surfactant Brij 78 stabilized cationic minoxidil microparticles against aggregation, maintaining their substantivity in the presence of excess anionic surfactant.

This report analyzed an FDA adverse event database and aimed to evaluate and describe post-finasteride syndrome potentially related to dutasteride, but it does not report new clinical findings.

In this study, mycorrhizal fungal inoculation was associated with increased root-hair growth and enhanced drought tolerance in trifoliate orange by modulating auxin synthesis and transport under water stress conditions.

This review suggests that most mutations in the SRD5A2 gene show no clear genotype-phenotype correlation in 5-α-Reductase deficiency, although mutation location affects severity.

This review discusses the role of complement activation in SLE and suggests that while monitoring C3 and C4 remains important, increased levels of cell-bound complement activation products may better indicate disease activity.

This case report describes a 50-year-old woman who developed drug-induced hepatitis after using spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia, with symptoms resolving upon discontinuation.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.

This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This case report describes a 16-year-old girl initially diagnosed with chronic telogen effluvium, later reassessed with Ludwig Stage 1 androgenetic alopecia, for which she began spironolactone treatment.

A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.

In this case report, the authors describe complete recovery from acute diffuse and total alopecia linked to Borrelia infection after treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone and topical clobetasol foam.

This case report highlights a 17-year-old girl with overlapping features of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and systemic lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the critical importance of early diagnosis and intensive therapy including plasma exchange.

This case report highlights the challenge of diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus in males and antinuclear antibody-negative patients, emphasizing the need for primary care doctors to maintain a high suspicion of the condition.