research Lichen Planopilaris: Mechanisms, Subtypes, and Diagnosis
Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
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research Loss of Langerhans Cells in Scar Lesion of Lichen Planopilaris Is Caused by Downregulation of Integrin αvβ6 in the Epidermal Keratinocytes
Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Current Treatment Options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research Off-Label Uses of Retinoids in Dermatology
Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
research Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases
The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
research Colchicine in Managing Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review
Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
research Two Mouse Mutations Mapped to Chromosome 11 with Differing Morphologies but Similar Progressive Inflammatory Alopecia
Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
research Reliability of Histopathology for the Early Recognition of Fibrosis in Traction Alopecia: Correlation with Clinical Severity
Histopathology is not reliable for detecting early fibrosis in traction alopecia or for showing how severe it is.
research Common Skin Infections in Children
The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
research Pemphigus Foliaceus in 91 Dogs
Both treatments for pemphigus foliaceus in dogs are effective, but combination therapy has more side effects.
research Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Sebaceous Adenitis in Akita Dog – Case Report
A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.
research Advanced Intelligent Systems for Surgical Robotics
Surgical robots have improved but still can't perform tasks or make decisions on their own.
research An Epidemiological Study of 97 Cases of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in Iran
Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa as a Potential Subtype of Autoinflammatory Keratinization Disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa might be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease.
research Minoxidil Downregulates Interleukin-1 Alpha Gene Expression in HaCaT Cells
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up
Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
research Supplementary Material for: Turpentine Ointment for the Treatment of Folliculitis – An Open, Prospective, Randomized, Placebo- and Comparator-Controlled Multicenter Trial
Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
research Supplementary Material for: Turpentine Ointment for the Treatment of Folliculitis – An Open, Prospective, Randomized, Placebo- and Comparator-Controlled Multicenter Trial
Turpentine ointment is an effective and safe treatment for folliculitis.
research Action of Isotretinoin in Acne Rosacea and Gram-Negative Folliculitis
Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
research Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Folliculitis Occurring With Granuloma Annulare and Alopecia Areata
A man had a unique case of three skin conditions happening together.
research Persistent Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus Showing Features of Tufted Hair Folliculitis on the Scalp
A rare scalp condition with hair loss was correctly diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
research A Case of Folliculitis Decalvans With Concomitant Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Androgenic Alopecia, and Profound Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
research Dissecting Folliculitis (Dissecting Cellulitis) of the Scalp: A 66-Patient Case Series and Proposal of Classification
Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
research OR2AT4 Activation by a Synthetic Odorant Stimulates Dermcidin Production in Human Hair Follicle Epithelium and Increases Follicular Resistance to Bacterial Contamination: A Novel Antimicrobial Folliculitis Therapy?
A synthetic sandalwood odorant can boost antimicrobial production in hair follicles, making them more resistant to bacteria.
research High-Fat Diet Exacerbates Neutrophilic Folliculitis by Facilitating Sequential Chemokine Expressions by Keratinocytes and Neutrophils
A high-fat diet worsens neutrophilic folliculitis by increasing certain chemokines.
research Case for Diagnosis: Pregnant Woman in the Third Trimester with Pruritic Papules and Pustules on the Trunk. Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy
The woman has a rare, harmless skin condition specific to pregnancy that causes itchy bumps and will go away after she gives birth.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Associated with Erlotinib
Erlotinib can cause hair loss and scalp issues, which improve after stopping the drug.