research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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30-60 / 189 results research Commentary: Darier-White Disease
The conclusion is that Darier-White disease was accurately described by White but he missed the key feature of dyskeratotic cells which Darier identified.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases in Bovines
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Eosinophilic Folliculitis in a Dog
A dog with skin issues improved with prednisone after accurate diagnosis.
research Disorders of Keratinization
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis
Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
research Moth-Eaten Alopecia as a Manifestation of Various Skin Diseases: Reporting a Series of 100 Cases
Moth-eaten alopecia is linked to various skin diseases and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss: Clinical Manifestations, Trichoscopy, and Therapy
The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
research Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
research A Case of Inflammatory Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nilotinib
A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors: A Review of Cutaneous Adverse Events and Management
Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
research Hypotrichosis Congenita (KRT71 Mutation) in Hereford Cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Iatrogenic Endocrine Disruption
Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
research RASopathic Skin Eruptions During Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research Painful Thickened Skin on the Soles of the Feet
The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
research Extensive Nevus Comedonicus Along the Lines of Blaschko: Through the Eyes of Dermoscope and Histopathology
Treatment reduced cystic lesions but didn't change existing Nevus Comedonicus.
research Are Sunscreen Particles Involved in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia? A TEM-EDXS Analysis on Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Alopecia Biopsies (Pilot Study)
Sunscreen particles were not found in inflamed or fibrotic areas of skin in FFA patients, suggesting no direct link to the disease.
research Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Patchy Alopecia: A Discussion of Alopecia Associated With Lupus Erythematosus
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
research Dermatopathology Workshop Summary, Berlin 2004
The workshop aimed to improve hair loss disorder diagnosis and understanding.
research Benign Skin Tumors: Overview, Clinical Features, Histopathology, and Treatment Options
Benign skin tumors need accurate diagnosis to ensure proper treatment.
research Bright, Eosinophilic Intracytoplasmic Inclusion Bodies: A Rare Presentation of Acquired Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis with Widespread Human Papillomavirus Infection in a Transplant Recipient
A rare case of a transplant patient developing a skin condition linked to HPV-49.
research Clinical, Histological, and Trichoscopic Correlations in Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
research Sebaceous Adenitis in Akita Dog – Case Report
A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research CD123 Immunohistochemistry for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Is Useful in the Diagnosis of Scarring Alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research The Cutaneous Side Effects of Selective BRAF Inhibitors and Anti-CTLA4 Agents: The Growing Role of the Dermatologist in the Management of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
Dermatologists are crucial for managing skin side effects in metastatic melanoma patients using vemurafenib and ipilimumab.