research Shortcutting the Diagnostic Odyssey: The Multidisciplinary Program for Undiagnosed Rare Diseases in Adults (UD-PrOZA)
The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
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research The Effects of Infrared Radiation on the Human Skin
Infrared radiation can cause skin aging and cancer at high temperatures but may have therapeutic benefits at controlled levels.
research Philadelphia Dermatological Society
Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
research Pili Annulati with Multiple Fragile Hairs
Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Expanding Phenotype of Hereditary Fibrosing Poikiloderma with Tendon Contractures, Myopathy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by FAM111B Mutations: Report of an Additional Family Raising the Question of Cancer Predisposition and a Short Review of Early-Onset Poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Usefulness of Dermoscopy to Provide Accurate Assessment of Skin Cancers
Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
research Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome Following Frey's Surgery: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
research Glabellar Pomade Crust Mimicking Dyskeratosis Follicularis
The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.
research Oleoma: Rare Complication of Mesotherapy for Cellulite
A woman got a rare condition called oleoma after cellulite treatment, which left scars even after treatment.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts Treated With Lactic Acid: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology
A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
research Post-Laser Hair Removal Folliculitis: A Case Report
Laser hair removal can cause severe skin irritation, but it can improve with treatment.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Ostial And Dermal Duct Nevus: A Noteworthy Presentation
PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
research Malicious Mites—Sarcoptes Scabiei in Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes Procyonoides) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Raccoon dogs in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, were found with sarcoptic mange, showing severe skin issues and potential for spreading the disease.
research Epidermal Nevi
Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
research Skin Lesions in Drug Addicts
Drug addicts often have scars, skin color changes, blocked veins, and bruising, with severe ulcers from barbiturate injections.
research Scaly Papular Lesions: Treatment and Clinical Course of Actinic Keratosis
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research Recurrent Pruritic Polymorphic Lesions Associated With Weight Loss
A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
research Patchy Hair Loss, Hyperpigmented Plaques, and Hyperkeratotic Papules in a Middle-Aged Woman
The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.
research Diseases of the Ear Pinna
The document discusses various diseases of the outer ear, categorized by symptoms like redness, crusts, bumps, pus-filled lesions, lumps, ulcers, and hair loss.
research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Becker Naevus Syndrome Associated With a Mosaic Pathogenic Variant in ACTB
A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
research Fox Fordyce Disease in a Prepubertal Girl
A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis in Children: An Indian Experience
Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
research Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity
A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
research The Photosensitive Patient: Could It Be Pellagra?
Pellagra, caused by niacin deficiency and presenting with photosensitivity, should be considered in patients with relevant symptoms and risk factors.
research Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Face with Histological Findings of Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncommon Variant of Lichen Planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research Canine Alopecia X-Like Disorder
The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
research Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature
The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.