research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Possible Familial Aetiology in Two African Families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
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research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Male Fertility and Skin Diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research Controversy: Synthetic Hairs and Their Role in Hair Restoration
Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
research Trichoptilosis Developing After First Exposure to Hair Gels
Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
research Tinea Capitis Due to Trichophyton Soudanense Mimicking Bacterial Folliculitis
A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research Drug-Induced Skin Reactions: A Pathologist's Viewpoint
Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
research Filler-Induced Alopecia
Dermal fillers can cause hair loss, so dermatologists should be aware.
research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Diagnosis: Alopecia Areata or Not?
Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Residents’ Corner: Multiple Pyogenic Granuloma-like Lesions Following Hair Transplantation
A man developed unusual growths after a hair transplant, which were treated successfully with no recurrence after a month.
research Comparative Analysis of Quality of Life Impact in Patients with Autoimmune Blistering Disease
Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
research Timed Exposure 10,600 nm CO2 Laser Drilling in Various Benign Dermal Tumors
CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
research Pyodermatitis Vegetans Associated with Multiple Myeloma
A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.
research Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals
The book helps veterinarians understand and treat hair loss in animals.
research Hair Disorders
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
research Caterpillar Hair-Induced Ophthalmitis Causing Exudative Retinal Detachment
Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.
research Pilomatricoma in the Neck of an Adult Male
A man had a non-cancerous neck tumor related to hair follicles removed with no return of the tumor.
research A Rare Case of Complete Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Late Stage: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
A young woman with late-stage Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease was successfully treated at a hospital.
research Topical Minoxidil Adherence in Alopecia Patients
The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Anesthetics Prior to Keloid Injections: A Painless Approach
Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
research Complications of Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation can lead to complications like pain, swelling, and rare serious issues, but risks can be reduced with careful practices.
research Scalp Psoriasis Associated with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
A woman's severe hair loss was caused by scalp psoriasis, not the initially thought condition, and treatment improved her psoriasis but couldn't restore her lost hair.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research Acute Disseminated Paracoccidioidomycosis with Molluscoid Lesions in a Young Woman
A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.
research Was the Epidemic Skin Disease of 1891 Due to Acute Arsenic Poisoning?
The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
research Lack of Efficacy of Topical Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions don't help eyelash growth in patients with alopecia areata.