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research Efficacy of Baricitinib Compared to Conventional Therapy for Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is effective for Alopecia Areata but requires careful patient history evaluation.
research Association of Risk Factors with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
research Androgenic Alopecia in Men: The Significance of Genetic, Hormonal, and Metabolic Factors
Androgenic alopecia in men is mainly linked to family history, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues, but can also be influenced by lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and deficiencies in certain vitamins and microelements like copper.
research Comorbid Conditions Associated with Androgenic Alopecia: A Twin Study
Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Hair Loss, Insulin Resistance, and Heredity in Middle-Aged Women: A Population-Based Study
Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Evolutionary Paradox: A Genome-Wide Association Studies-Based, In Silico, Evolutionary Explanation
The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia and Hypertension
Balding in men is strongly linked to high blood pressure and family history.
research Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement
A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
research Lamellar Ichthyosis with Pseudoexon Activation in the Transglutaminase 1 Gene
The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium in a Man
The document concludes that a man's long hair may have helped diagnose his rare case of chronic hair shedding, for which no treatment is advised.
research Seasonal Alopecia Areata with Atopy
A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
research Body Hair Transplantation: Case Report of Successful Outcome
A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
research What's Missing From This Picture? An Approach to Alopecia in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of alopecia in children relies on thorough examination and history, and while treatments exist, none can alter the course of alopecia areata, which can significantly affect a child's psychological well-being.
research Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Associated Risk Factors: A Hospital-Based Study
Early onset hair loss in young men is common and linked to family history and alcohol use.
research Spigo Nardo: From the Este Herbarium a Possible Solution for Its Taxonomical Attribution
Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
research Radiation-Induced Alopecia After Endovascular Embolization Under Fluoroscopy
A man had temporary hair loss from radiation during a medical procedure but regrew his hair after treatment with minoxidil lotion.
research Unilateral Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei Mimicking Follicular Mucinosis
A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
research Limb Tourniquet Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale
An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.
research Anagen Effluvium in Association With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.
research Trichodystrophies: A Hair-Raising Differential Diagnosis
The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
research A Decade of Neglecting Sublingual Mass: A Case Report of Epidermoid Cyst
A man had a large, rare cyst in his mouth removed after 10 years, which fixed his swallowing and breathing problems.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica Secondary to Isoleucine Deficiency in Infant With Maple Syrup Urine Disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research Treatment Of Alopecia Universalis In A Child With Down Syndrome
Topical treatments helped a child with Down syndrome and severe hair loss regrow most of his hair.
research A Brazilian Case of IFAP Syndrome With Severe Congenital Ichthyosis and Limb Malformations Caused by a Rare Variant in MBTPS2
A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
research A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research Bilateral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Forehead
A 70-year-old man with skin cancer on both sides of his forehead was treated with surgery and cryotherapy, highlighting the need for early detection and prevention.
research Syndactyly Type III and Hypotrichosis in Oculodentodigital Syndrome with GJA1 Mutation
A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.