research Westwood Carolina Conference on Clinical Dermatology
Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
120-150 / 1000+ results 
research Anthralin (Dithranol) in Dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Rare Disease Presenting with Dermatological and Gastrointestinal Manifestations
A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
research Stem Cells and Their Niches
The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
research Hair Loss in a 16-Year-Old Girl: A Case Study
The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Clinical Manifestations of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
research Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: A Common but Troubling Condition
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation causes dark skin patches and needs personalized treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Unusual Cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Psoriasis Treatment in Difficult Locations: Scalp, Nails, and Intertriginous Areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Metabolic Syndrome and the Skin: A More Than Superficial Association
Some skin conditions may indicate metabolic syndrome, which could help with early detection and management of related health issues.
research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Alopecia Areata Following Adalimumab
A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
research Toxic Shock Syndrome: Recent Developments in Pathogenesis
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Adult Epidermal Notch Activity Induces Dermal Accumulation of T Cells and Neural Crest Derivatives Through Upregulation of Jagged 1
Activating Notch in adult skin causes T cells and neural crest cells to gather, leading to skin issues.
research Severe Physical Complications Among Survivors of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
SJS/TEN survivors often have severe, overlooked long-term physical problems that are not properly treated after leaving the hospital.
research The Management of EGFR Inhibitor Adverse Events: A Case Series and Treatment Paradigm
Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
research Retrospective Review of Diphencyprone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Diphencyprone helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow some hair.
research Human Clinical Phenotype Associated With FOXN1 Mutations
FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
research Risk-Benefit Ratio in the Treatment of Psoriasis with Systemic Retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Report of an Unusual Case
The report described a unique case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with unusual polyps and an association with multiple myeloma.
research Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome: From Clinical Features to Treatment
There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
research New Aspects of the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Personalized treatment plans are important for people with alopecia areata.
research Histopathological Insights Into Hair Loss in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Diffuse Anagen-Telogen Conversion Precedes Clinical Hair Loss Progression
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
research Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of Eleven Patients
Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.