research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute Women: Should They Be Investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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research Airborne Contact Dermatitis from Using Pericarp Juice of Indian Marking Nut for Treating Hair Loss
Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
research Iododerma in Pregnancy Secondary to Iodinated Multivitamins
A man developed an allergic skin reaction to a rosacea treatment and improved after stopping the medication and receiving allergy-specific care.
research A Signature of Genes Including FGF11 Reveals Aberrant Fibroblast Activation and Immune Infiltration in Keloid Tissue
Keloid skin disorder involves abnormal fibroblast activation and immune response, linked to a group of genes including FGF11.
research Kava-Induced Acute Cutaneous Toxicity: An Increasingly Recognized Characteristic Clinicohistologic Pattern
Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and the Heterozygote Carrier
Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
research An Interesting Case of Cushing Syndrome
Stopping steroids and providing supportive care improved the patient's Cushing Syndrome symptoms and ulcers.
research Influence of Glucocorticoids on Time-of-Day-Dependent Variation in Intradermal Reactivity to Histamine in Dogs
Glucocorticoids affect dogs' skin reactions to histamine, which vary by time of day.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp
The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
research Acneiform Eruptions Caused by an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor ZD1839
ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
research Case Study: The Sexual, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Post-finasteride syndrome can cause lasting sexual, physical, and mental health issues with limited treatment options.
research All That Glitters Is Not Gold – The Patient With 'Excellent' Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
Even after successful weight loss surgery, a patient can have health issues like fatigue due to nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances.
research The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research An Unexplained Lesion on the Leg of a 2-Year-Old Girl
The girl's leg lesion was a fungal infection that improved with antifungal medication but kept coming back before finally clearing up after 5 years.
research Giant Bilateral Myelolipomas in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
research Skin Toxicity in Palliative Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
research Mario Lacouture: How Do I Treat a Patient with Dermatologic Toxicities to EGFR Inhibitors?
Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
research Scleromyxedema With Neurologic Involvement: Therapy With Intravenous Immunoglobulin
Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
research American Academy of Dermatology 44th Annual Meeting Highlights
Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Diagnosed in a Black-Skinned Woman in Internal Medicine
A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
research Relapse in Alopecia Totalis After Successful Treatment with Intralesional Corticosteroid and Oral Immunomodulator
The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
research A Rare Coexistence of Alopecia Areata and Lichen Planus
A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
research How I Do It: Galenic Lotions for Topical Use to Cure Hair Thinning in Males and Females
Galenic lotions can effectively treat different patterns of hair thinning in men and women.
research Advances in Topical Therapy of Skin Diseases
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
research In Vitro Keratin Expression of Hair Cells
Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
research Kerion: An Unusual Presentation in the Otolaryngology Department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
research A Curious Case of Cushing Syndrome
A single steroid injection can cause serious side effects like Cushing Syndrome.
research Drug Utilization Pattern and Adverse Drug Reactions of Chemotherapy in Pediatric Patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
research A Timosaponin B-II Containing Scalp Care Solution for Improvement of Scalp Hydration, Dandruff Reduction, and Hair Loss Prevention: A Comparative Study on Healthy Volunteers Before and After Application
The scalp care solution with Timosaponin B-II improved scalp hydration, reduced dandruff, and helped prevent hair loss.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.