Search

everythingexperts & clinicslearnfaqsresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

This article discusses the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency without anemia, but reports no new results; comments on dermatological aspects are also included.

This article discusses the impact of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its genetic and hormonal causes and its significant psychological and quality of life effects, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that both patients and physicians expressed dissatisfaction with disease control in systemic lupus erythematosus, with patients showing greater dissatisfaction than physicians regarding symptoms.

This study observed that among 84 patients with alopecia areata, the majority were aware of the condition before diagnosis and perceived it as hereditary or exacerbated by stress, highlighting the need for both medical and psychosocial support to enhance their quality of life.

This study found that Greek adult women with scarring alopecia experience more significant psychological burden and quality of life impairment compared to those with non-scarring alopecia.

This case report observed alopecia universalis, a complete hair loss condition, in a patient during a clinical trial with the angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/alisartan, indicating that ARNI therapy might be associated with such cutaneous reactions.

This study found that among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, those with chronic symptoms, lower education levels, or no health insurance reported higher levels of depression and anxiety.

This review discusses immune privilege in anagen hair follicles and its collapse in alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of restoring this function for effective management and disease relapse prevention.

This study observed four consanguineous families with congenital atrichia with papular lesions and identified three novel mutations in the hairless gene, which may contribute to the disorder.

This article discusses autoimmune-associated alopecia areata, highlighting its psychological and social impact, but reports no new clinical findings.

Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.

This text does not provide any research findings or results from a study.

This discussion highlights that alopecia areata incognita is challenging to diagnose and treat, with systemic corticosteroids potentially leading to remission when local treatments fail.

In this study, a mouse model with a PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells revealed unique communication with neighboring cells and a glycolytic shift in peripheral nerves, and early alpelisib treatment significantly improved symptoms, though efficacy declined with delayed administration due to limited drug penetration.

This article analyzes various cases of weak or low-dose endocrine effects in laboratory animals and highlights challenges in data interpretation due to variability among controls, but reports no new experimental findings.

This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia negatively impact sexual function and mental health, suggesting the importance of early intervention to improve quality of life.

In this study, the deletion of NIPP1 in keratinocytes led to chronic skin inflammation and epidermal changes in mice, with early cell-cycle arrest and premature senescence observed, potentially contributing to reduced mutagen sensitivity.

In this pilot study, middle school students who participated in a 30-minute educational program on alopecia areata significantly improved their knowledge of the condition and were more willing to befriend bald peers, supporting the curriculum's potential to reduce stigma and enhance psychosocial well-being.

This study reports that androgenetic alopecia had a small overall impact on the quality of life for patients undergoing hair transplantation, though some experienced significant psychological effects related to self-consciousness and social responses.

This study found that women with alopecia have significantly lower tensile strength in both dry and wet hair samples compared to controls, indicating increased hair breakability.

This study found that while finasteride alone disturbed protein homeostasis in rat skeletal muscle, resistance exercise appeared to mitigate these effects.

Alopecia areata patients have worse quality of life, anxiety, and depression than vitiligo patients.

The authors report a dementia patient who developed severe trichotillomania unresponsive to SSRIs, which improved with quetiapine; they suggest dopamine blockade may manage such symptoms in dementia.

This article discusses loose anagen syndrome, highlighting its characteristics, diagnostic methods, and spontaneous improvement over time, but provides no new clinical results.

This study highlights that progressive hair loss, like androgenetic alopecia in males, is linked to negative psychosocial and psychosexual effects, including potential sexual dysfunction and diminished self-esteem, but few studies have specifically addressed the connection between sexual health and psychological issues in these patients.

Understanding both skin and mental health aspects of alopecia areata is crucial for better patient care.

This study developed the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcome (AAPPO), a new tool designed to measure and capture the symptoms and impacts of alopecia areata that matter most to patients.

Among patients with alopecia, this study observed that the internet was the most used source of information, providing helpful advice 73% of the time, although it often felt overwhelming, while hairdressers and support groups were also consulted but varied in helpfulness.

Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.

Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.