In this case report, a 65-year-old man's neck lesion was initially misdiagnosed as benign but later identified as trichilemmal carcinoma, with the authors recommending Mohs Micrographic Surgery as the preferred treatment option for this rare condition.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this case report, folliculitis decalvans with frontal fibrosing alopecia was observed in a patient with a dark phototype, highlighting the phenotypic spectrum of folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This study focused on the rheology of almond oil at various temperatures and shear rates, using a Brookfield RVDV II I Ultra Rheometer, to evaluate its potential as a biodegradable lubricant.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” This study observed that among 206 children in India, skin infections and infestations were the most common skin conditions, highlighting a significant burden in developing countries and underscoring the importance of awareness and treatment in pediatric dermatological care.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case study reported that using the ayurvedic treatment protocol of Nitya Virechana, Kulatthadi Kashaya, and Shatapushpa Churna was associated with improved menstrual regularity, reduced obesity, and decreased symptoms of hirsutism and acne in a 19-year-old woman with PCOD.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This analysis explored Ayurveda's approach to addressing hair fall, emphasizing the use of herbs and lifestyle modifications for prevention and regrowth, and critically examined classical Ayurvedic concepts related to causation and treatment of hair loss.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This literature review highlights challenges in managing alopecia areata in the Middle East and Africa, noting significant regional gaps in data, treatment guidelines, and public awareness that impede patient care and emphasize the need for improved support and resources.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” This study found that combining red light therapy with oral beta-carotene significantly improved photoaging treatment outcomes compared to red light therapy alone, with Group A showing a 56.12% reduction in photoaging scores over 12 weeks versus 44.78% in Group B.
January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” In this study, Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel diseases had a higher prevalence of skin lesions, including alopecia, xerosis, striae, and acne, compared to healthy controls.
November 2022 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” This study reported on 23 medicinal plant species used in Ben M'hidi, El-Tarf, Algeria, providing ethnobotanical insights into their traditional therapeutic applications.
October 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” This article describes cases of tinea capitis in young Black and Latina children, highlighting the condition's diverse presentations such as erythema, scaling, and subtle signs like comma hairs, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study applied a new RGB trichrome stain to human skin samples, revealing distinct structural staining in normal tissues and potential proteoglycan-rich zones in hair follicles.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study describes the development of an herbal hair oil using thirteen ingredients to address various hair problems like baldness, dandruff, and hair damage, although the abstract does not report results or evaluate efficacy.
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” In this study, researchers identified and characterized three specific enzymes in root hair cells that play crucial roles in controlling root hair growth by affecting cell wall properties during expansion.
June 2022 in “Veterinary evidence” This study reported no evidence that clomipramine reduces overgrooming or improves hair regrowth in cats with psychogenic alopecia compared to untreated cats.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, among patients with clinically suspected appendageal tumours, histopathology confirmed their presence in 42 cases, with benign types found more frequently than malignant ones.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective when used with hair transplantation to treat cicatricial alopecia.
March 2022 in “Ophthalmology Journal” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with a trichoadenoma of the eyelid, emphasizing the importance of histopathological examination for accurately diagnosing excised eyelid lesions.
March 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study suggests that the serum marker may play a role in the pathogenesis of tinea capitis and could serve as an independent risk factor for assessing vulnerability, activity, and severity of the condition.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” This study reported rapid hair regrowth in a patient with early-stage alopecia areata after treatment with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, prednisone, minoxidil, and vitamin C, leading to complete recovery of the bald area within three months.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that repeatedly collecting hair follicles from individuals with fragile X syndrome is feasible for measuring FMR1 and FMRP levels in both home and office settings.
September 2021 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This study reported that in 31 patients with diffuse hair loss, daily application of Bhringraj oil significantly reduced hair fall, dandruff, itching, and dryness over four weeks, without any adverse reactions.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the proportion of female authorship, including lead authors, in top dermatology journals increased from 2018 to 2020, despite potential COVID-19 impacts, while female senior authorship rates still reflect gender disparity in senior positions.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This case report describes two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis, highlighting exposure to cats and inappropriate corticosteroid use as risk factors, and treatment with griseofulvin and terbinafine.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses atypical presentations of Brauer nevus, particularly in occipital and mid-frontal areas, and reports a higher occurrence in males, with detection usually at birth.
December 2020 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention” In this case report, the authors describe a rare instance of Rapunzel syndrome in an 8-year-old girl presenting with a large trichobezoar extending from the stomach into the jejunum, linked to trichotillomania and trichophagia, highlighting the need for psychiatric management to prevent recurrence.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that zebrafish and stickleback fish use similar genetic programs for tooth regeneration, despite differences in their dental structures.
September 2020 in “Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing” This case report describes a 10-year-old twin boy with proximal hypospadias and undescended testis, highlighting the diagnostic and treatment evaluations for associated sex development disorders.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study of photobiomodulation therapy devices for androgenetic alopecia found variable improvements in hair grade across different skin types and devices, suggesting a need for larger, more comprehensive trials.