research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
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research Acitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Report of Long-Lasting Alopecia
A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
research Vandetanib-Associated Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer
A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Most Frequent Dermatoses in Patients with Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplant patients often have skin issues, mainly infections.
research Abstracts
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Adverse Effects Associated with Long-Term Administration of Azole Antifungal Agents
Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
research Oral Isotretinoin for Acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
research Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification in Children
An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
research The Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Alopecia Areata: A Review of the Literature
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating hair loss in alopecia areata but need more clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia With Reticulated Hyperpigmentation
A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
research Acute Zinc Depletion Syndrome During Parenteral Hyperalimentation
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research Treatment of Delusional Infestation with Olanzapine
Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
research Fatal Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated With Cetuximab in a Patient With Colon Cancer
A cancer patient died from a severe skin reaction after taking the drug cetuximab.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Therapeutic Evaluation of Patients with Alopecia Areata
Both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata.
research Coats' Plus: A Progressive Familial Syndrome of Bilateral Coats' Disease, Characteristic Cerebral Calcification, Leukoencephalopathy, Slow Pre- and Post-Natal Linear Growth, and Defects of Bone Marrow and Integument
Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.
research Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae
Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
research Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia With Cimetidine
A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
research Kawasaki Disease: An Update
Early treatment with immunoglobulin and aspirin reduces heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease.
research Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature
Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research A Spontaneous Deletion Within the Desmoglein 3 Extracellular Domain of Mice Results in Hypomorphic Protein Expression, Immunodeficiency, and a Wasting Disease Phenotype
A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
research Cutaneous Crohn's Disease Treated with Infliximab and 4 Years of Follow-Up
Infliximab improved skin and bowel symptoms in Crohn's disease but caused side effects and the disease returned after stopping treatment.
research Pathology in Practice: Pemphigus Vulgaris in a 7-Year-Old Mixed-Breed Dog
A 7-year-old dog with a rare autoimmune disease was euthanized due to severe anemia and poor prognosis.
research Feline Paraneoplastic Alopecia Associated with Metastasizing Intestinal Carcinoma
A cat with hair loss and illness was found to have cancer spread from its colon.
research Chapter 20: Advances in Dermatological Treatments
New treatments for skin diseases are more effective and patient-friendly, but many still lack a cure.
research Studying the Disease Activity and the Degree of Internal Organ Damage in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in the Kazakh Population
Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.