research Chronic Diffuse Alopecia in Women: A Retrospective Review of Histopathologic Diagnoses
Most women with long-term, widespread hair loss need a tissue examination for an accurate diagnosis.
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research Pinpoint White Dots in the Scalp: Dermoscopic and Histopathologic Correlation
Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
research Lipedematous Scalp and Lipedematous Alopecia: Report of Three Cases in White Adults
Three white adults had a rare scalp condition with increased fat and sometimes hair loss, suggesting it's not limited to black women and might be more widespread.
research Hair Follicle Generation by Injections of Adult Human Follicular Epithelial and Dermal Papilla Cells into Nude Mice
Injecting a mix of human skin and hair cells into mice can grow new hair.
research Trichorrhexis Nodosa After Hair Transplantation: Dermoscopic, Pathologic and Electron Microscopy Analyses
Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
research Fixed-Drug Eruption Due to Dextromethorphan
A woman had a skin reaction from a cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, which is a new cause of fixed-drug eruption.
research Dermatopathy in Juvenile Angus Cattle Due to Vitamin A Deficiency
Some young Angus cattle had skin problems due to not enough vitamin A, which got better after they were given more vitamin A.
research Short Anagen Syndrome in an Indian Woman and Its Impact on Quality of Life
An Indian woman with Short Anagen Syndrome had very short hair and a lower quality of life.
research Post-Traumatic Neuroma After Hair Transplantation
A woman's chronic head pain after hair transplant surgery was cured by removing a post-traumatic neuroma.
research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as an Alopecic Patch in a Young Patient
A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
research Circumscribed Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a 5-Year-Old Girl Treated with Topical Keratolytic and Steroid
A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
research The Use of Dermoscopy in a Case of Nevus Sebaceous Misdiagnosed and Treated as Cicatricial Alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
research Accident by a Rare Wild Animal with Skin Injury
A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child: Diagnosis
The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
research Reply to: Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
research Amelanocytic Anhidrotic Alopecia Areata-Like Phenotype After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
research Alopecia Induced by Fluoroscopy-Guided Embolization: A Case Report
Radiation from a medical procedure caused temporary hair loss, but hair regrew with treatment.
research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
research Pilomatricoma: A Case Report and Intraoral Surgical Approach
The report shows that a rare benign tumor was successfully removed from inside the mouth to avoid scarring on the face.
research Hair Loss After Rhytidectomy
A woman had temporary hair loss due to a stress-related condition after a facelift.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
research Prominent Follicular Mucinosis With Diffuse Scalp Alopecia Resembling Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Dermoscopic Features of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Scurvy: A Forgotten Illness?
Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Bovine Besnoitiosis in Germany
A cow in Germany was diagnosed with bovine besnoitiosis, showing skin issues and confirmed by tests.
research Malassezia (Pityrosporon) Folliculitis Occurring During Pregnancy
A pregnant woman developed a rash caused by a yeast infection, not acne.