research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
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research Long-Term Oral Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats
Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
research Distinguishing Diffuse Alopecia Areata from Pattern Hair Loss Using CD3+ T Cells
CD3+ T-cell presence is a reliable marker to tell apart alopecia areata from pattern hair loss.
research Diffuse Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Intense Inflammatory Infiltration and CD8+ T Cells in Hair Loss Regions and an Increase in Serum IgE Level
Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Appraisal of the Available Clinical Evidence
Platelet-Rich Plasma may improve skin health and reduce wrinkles, but more research is needed for standard treatment guidelines.
research Intractable Diffuse Alopecia Caused by Multifactorial Side-Effects in Treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Connection to Iatrogenic Failure of Estrogen Secretion
The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
research Hair Follicle Aging Is Driven by Transepidermal Elimination of Stem Cells via COL17A1 Proteolysis
Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
research Common Dermatologic Procedures
The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease of Multiple Players
Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
research Sequential Cyclic Changes of Hair Roots Revealed by Dermoscopy Demonstrate a Progressive Mechanism of Diffuse Alopecia Areata Over Time
Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.
research Klinefelter Syndrome and Chronic Leg Ulcers
A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.
research Destruction of the Arrector Pili Muscle and Fat Infiltration in Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
research In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Usefulness for Diagnosing Hair Diseases
In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases
The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Collodion Baby Case Series: The Success of Oral Retinoic Acid
Oral retinoic acid effectively treated collodion baby, with hair loss as the main side effect.
research A Case of Red Lunulae After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
research Dermatologists’ Perceptions on the Utility and Limitations of Teledermatology After Examining 55,000 Lesions
Dermatologists found teledermatology useful and confidence-boosting for diagnosing skin conditions, but faced limitations like technical issues and prescription restrictions. Despite this, they saw its potential to improve access to skin care, especially in remote areas.
research Dermoscopic Characterization and Clinical Application of Four Facial Erythematous Inflammatory Dermatoses
The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
research Life-Threatening Macrophage Activation Syndrome as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Alternate Treatment of Alopecia Areata with the Use of Calcipotriol: A Prospective Study in Children Versus Adults
Calcipotriol may effectively treat hair loss in alopecia areata, working better in children than adults.
research Morphological Changes of the Hair Roots in Alopecia Areata: A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
Scanning electron microscopy revealed four distinct hair root shapes in alopecia areata, suggesting a less invasive diagnostic method.
research Naked Hair Shafts as a Marker of Cicatricial Alopecia
Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.
research Teledermatology in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
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research Curl Pattern Classification: A Potential Tool for Communication and Risk Stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.