research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research Animals in Dermatology
Using animal names for skin conditions helps with learning and memory.
research Comedonal and Cystic Fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Early detection of specific skin lesions can help identify Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and prevent serious complications.
research Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color
Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Congenital Atrichia and Hypotrichosis
The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
research Understanding the Intricate Pathophysiology of Psoriasis and Related Skin Disorders
Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.
research Dermatological Manifestations Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
research Endocrine-Skin Interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research Immunopathology and Immunotherapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa as a Potential Subtype of Autoinflammatory Keratinization Disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa might be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease.
research Contribution of Environmental Constituents in the Genomic Disruption of Cytokeratins
Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Chronic Inflammatory Skin Condition
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment should be tailored to the individual, with quitting smoking being important.
research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
research Pleiotropic Role of Notch Signaling in Human Skin Diseases
Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine-Metabolic Disease and Nutritional Deficiency in the Elderly
Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research COX2-ATP Synthase Regulates Spine Follicle Size in Hedgehogs
COX2 and ATP synthase control the size of hedgehog spines.
research Oral Cyclosporin Does Not Arrest Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia
Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
research Hair Loss After Terbinafine Treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Case
A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
research Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions to Antibiotics: Extent of the Problem
Antibiotics often cause skin reactions, making them a major health concern.
research Dermatological Adverse Events with Taxane Chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
research Alopecia Mucinosa of the Face Associated With Mycosis Fungoides
Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Inherited Ichthyoses: Generalized Mendelian Disorders of Cornification
Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
research Management of Congenital Ichthyoses: European Guidelines of Care, Part Two
European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
research Flexural Agminated Eruptive Nevi in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.