research Postherpetic Poliosis
A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
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180-210 / 947 results research Tinea Incognito: A Case Study
The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.
research Short Versus Long Scalp Flaps in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness
Short scalp flaps are easier but not good for severe baldness; Juri flaps are complex but better for density and coverage.
research Arginosuccinic Aciduria in a 4-Year-Old Girl: Neurological Symptoms and Hair Abnormalities
The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
research Canities and Alopecia in Children Associated with Avitaminosis
Severe vitamin deficiencies in children can cause significant hair problems.
research Dermatoscopic Evaluation of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Beyond the Vertex Scalp
research Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy–Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer—Saint Agatha’s Blessing?
Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
research Localized Hair Repigmentation in a 91-Year-Old Woman
A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
research Flexural Agminated Eruptive Nevi in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Report of 10 Cases
Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition with thick, greasy scales and sometimes hair loss.
research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center
A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
research Systemic Steroids for Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research Acne and Hidden Iodides
Iodides can cause skin issues like acne and other health problems.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
research Electrolysis Versus High Frequency Currents in the Treatment of Hypertrichosis
Electrolysis is better for permanent hair removal with less scarring.
research Association Between Gender and Drug Cost for Over-the-Counter Minoxidil
Women pay more for the same 5% minoxidil foam than men, but prices for liquid solutions are similar.
research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man
A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
research Renbök Phenomenon in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Universalis
Psoriasis can cause hair growth in areas affected by alopecia areata.
research Practice Gaps: Trichoscopy in Clinical Care
Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
research A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception
The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
research Dermal Mucinosis in the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
A woman with EMS showed unusual skin mucinosis without the typical hard skin syndrome, suggesting EMS can cause skin mucinosis.
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 Synthetic Hair Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
research Technical Aspects of Prolonged Scalp Expansion
Scalp expansion is an effective way to reconstruct the scalp with good cosmetic outcomes.
research Topical Minoxidil: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness in Hair Loss Treatment
Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
research Vitamin D Resistance and Alopecia
Vitamin D is important for more than just bone health.
research Group A Streptococcal Sepsis and Arthritis
A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
research Association of Infant Physical Development and Rapid Growth With Pubertal Onset Among Girls in Rural China
Babies who gain weight quickly, especially in the first 3 months, may start puberty earlier.