research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Folliculotropic Disease of Innate Immune Barrier Dysfunction?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
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research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Clinical Criteria
The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
research The Nutritional Approach to Experimental Dermatology: Nutritional Dermatoses in the Rat
Rats with a pellagra-like skin condition were cured by a vitamin found in yeast, later identified as vitamin B6.
research Circumscribed Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a 5-Year-Old Girl Treated with Topical Keratolytic and Steroid
A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
research Cutaneous Manifestations at Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Among Iraqi Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.
research Rare Presentation of Disseminated Follicular Lymphoma as an Ill-Defined Reticular Patch Over the Scalp and Forehead
A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
research Near Missed Diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma in a Young Immunocompetent Woman With a Recurrent Left-Arm Mass: A Case Report
A young woman with a rare skin cancer was diagnosed late because her symptoms were unusual for the disease.
research Ashy Dermatosis: Treatment with Clofazimine
Clofazimine successfully treated a man's ashy dermatosis, clearing his skin lesions.
research Graft Versus Host Disease-Like: A New Paraneoplastic Syndrome
A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
research Dermatological Problems and COVID-19
COVID-19 can cause skin problems and affect dermatology treatments, with recommendations for skin care and cautious use of certain drugs.
research Tinea Capitis in Adults
Adults with persistent scalp issues unresponsive to typical treatments should be tested for the fungal infection tinea capitis to start the right antifungal medication.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
research Atypical Alopecia in a 7-Year-Old Male
A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research Successful Rapid Subcutaneous Desensitization to Anakinra in a Case of Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Reaction
A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an Adult: A Case Report
Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
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 Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Implanted Artificial Hair Pyoderma
A man got heart infection from scalp infection caused by artificial hair implants.
research Identification of Trichophyton Rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Jessner Lymphocytic Infiltration of the Skin
Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.
research Erythematous Plaque on the Scalp With Alopecia
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
research Maculopapular Rash Upon Antibiotic Therapy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
research Dermoscopic Characterization and Clinical Application of Four Facial Erythematous Inflammatory Dermatoses
The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.
research Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas in a Patient with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
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 Kava-Induced Acute Cutaneous Toxicity: An Increasingly Recognized Characteristic Clinicohistologic Pattern
Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Case of Follicular Mucinosis: Nestin-Expression in Mucin-Producing Cells
A 29-year-old man had a jaw plaque diagnosed as follicular mucinosis, linked to nestin-positive hair follicle stem cells.
research Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.