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Eating shiitake mushrooms caused a man to develop a rash similar to a skin condition known as AGEP.

This meta-regression analysis observed a slightly negative but nonsignificant correlation between vitamin D levels and the severity of alopecia areata, suggesting a complex relationship that requires further investigation.

This study identified Armillaria gallica and Armillaria cepistipes as the most common symbiotic species with Polyporus umbellatus in China, and reported genetic diversity among their genotypes.

New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.

This review discusses approaches to diagnosing and managing cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results.

This article discusses various dermatology mnemonics that can aid in memory retention for medical learners, with no new clinical results presented.

New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.

This study identified three patient groups based on the psychological and social impact of vitiligo, with the most affected group experiencing severe psychosocial burdens despite often having mild physician-reported disease severity.

This study evaluated quercetin's potential as a treatment for cats with Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome, finding it significantly reduced clinical scores in certain symptom groups like Head-and-Neck Pruritus and Miliary Dermatitis, although improvements in oxidative stress markers were not clearly significant.

This review discusses various stem cell types, methods of obtaining them, their applications, and the potential use of exosomes, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that pediatric patients with severe alopecia areata showed significant improvement with systemic corticosteroids but typically experienced relapse within 4-5 months, also seeing an increase in weight percentiles.

In this study, tempeh oil rich in PUFAs, particularly from black soybean, significantly down-regulated MMP-9 gene expression in UVB-irradiated mice skin, indicating potential for use in preventing skin photoaging.

This review covers androgenetic alopecia's epidemiology, pathogenesis, current management options, and research trends, concluding that no definitive cure exists despite extensive interest and ongoing genetic research efforts.

Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.

Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.

Pill splitting increased generic finasteride sales but didn't affect branded finasteride sales.

In this case report, a 25-year-old man with nevus comedonicus showed no improvement from keratolytics and topical tretinoin, but had success with surgical excision of the lesions.

In this study, patients with scalp seborrheic dermatitis exhibited distinct patterns of allergen sensitization tied to symptoms, impaired skin barrier, and altered microbiota, emphasizing the need to consider allergen exposure, barrier status, and microbial balance when interpreting patch test results.

This study observed that topical dinitrochlorobenzene was significantly more effective than topical betamethasone in treating patients with alopecia areata, with 53.3% achieving excellent hair regrowth compared to 13.3% using betamethasone.

This study reports a case of traumatic anserine folliculosis in a young male, where treatment with topical retinoids and keratolytics combined with avoiding friction significantly improved symptoms after nine months.

This study found that Myoinositol and D-chiro inositol treatment improved fertility outcomes in women with PCOS, particularly in Phenotypes A and D, but larger studies are needed to confirm these results.

This case report describes a 5-year-old girl with Folliculitis Decalvans, whose symptoms of scaling, itching, and painful pustules improved after two weeks of Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting this approach may be effective for managing infectious scalp diseases.

In this retrospective chart review, researchers found that keratinocyte carcinomas on the scalp and forehead of non-alopecic women occurred more frequently in the part line of the scalp, with basal cell carcinoma being more common than squamous cell carcinoma.

This study found that human placental extract significantly improved melasma, chronic ulcers, and alopecia areata without major adverse effects, suggesting its effectiveness and safety for these conditions.

In this study, trichoscopy was found to be a valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing scalp lesions, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing the need for scalp biopsies by identifying specific trichoscopic features associated with conditions like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and alopecia areata.

This study reports that a polyherbal hair mask made from ingredients like strawberry, amla, and fenugreek demonstrates effectiveness as a non-toxic alternative to chemical hair products, promoting hair growth and scalp nourishment while offering ease of use and stability.

In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with scalp demodicosis experienced resolution of itching, hair shedding, and facial lesions after six weeks of topical metronidazole, highlighting the importance of early trichoscopic diagnosis and treatment for Demodex mite infestations.

This study found that in Saudi female medical students, dermatological features like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, are associated with increased waist circumference, an indicator of insulin resistance.

This study evaluated the effects of dry plantain leaf extract on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei, finding that the extract reduced liver oxidative stress associated with the infection.

This study suggests that the EULAR/ACR classification criteria for SLE may help predict organ damage, particularly in renal, cardiovascular, dermatological, and gonadal domains.