research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Molecular Pathology of Skin Adnexal Tumors
New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
research Hair Loss Among a Group of Egyptian Children
Fungal infection was the main cause of hair loss in Egyptian children studied.
research Structure and Development of the Skin and Cutaneous Appendages
Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, and Photophobia Syndrome in a Saudi Child: A Case Report
An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
research Focal Hypertrichosis During Topical Tacrolimus Therapy for Childhood Vitiligo
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
research Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome: Another Consideration in Focal Congenital Alopecia
Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Progressively Intractable Seizures, Focal Alopecia, and Hemimegalencephaly
The boy had a unique condition with seizures, uneven hair loss, and an enlarged brain hemisphere.
research Focal Atrichia: A Diagnostic Clue in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia
The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.
research Focal Neurotoxicity Associated With Topical 5-Fluorouracil
Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
research Focal Dermal Hypoplasia Associated With Lymphedema: A Case Report From Saudi Arabia
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
research Focal Alopecia in Parietal Area in Adult Women: Assessment of Usefulness of Trichoscopy in Making a Proper Diagnosis
Trichoscopy effectively helps diagnose different types of hair loss in women.
research Laser And Cellular Technologies In Treatment Of Patients With Focal Alopecia
Laser and cell treatments effectively help hair regrowth in people with focal alopecia.
research Focal Asymptomatic Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report
A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
research Optimization and Characterization of a Focal Dermal Hypoplasia Mouse Model to Test Potential Treatments
Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.
research Focal Perifollicular Mucinosis of the Eyelid Presenting as a Benign Nevus
A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
research Focal Alopecia in Dogs
Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Focal Photodamage on the Occipital Scalp
Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
research Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis: A Case Report
A rare skin condition in children can look like other diseases.
research Follicular Induction and CK20+ Merkel Cells Overlying Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis
Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
research A Case of Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis With Follicular Induction
A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.
research Fixed Focal Alopecia for 20 Years
The man has Temporal Triangular Alopecia, a stable, non-scarring hair loss condition best treated with hair transplantation.
research Pseudoxanthoma-Like Late-Onset Focal Dermal Elastosis
A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
research Forsythiaside A Protects Against Focal Cerebral Ischemic Injury by Mediating the Activation of the Nrf2 and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Pathways
Forsythiaside A helps reduce brain damage from lack of blood flow by activating certain protective pathways.
research A Woman with Focal Alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.