research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Monilethrix: A Typical Case Report with Microscopic and Dermatoscopic Findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Skin Manifestations Among GATA2-Deficient Patients
Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
research Prolactin: An Emerging Force Along the Cutaneous–Endocrine Axis
Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
research Alopecia Totalis Successfully Treated with Modified Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in a Patient Recalcitrant to Traditional Treatment Modalities
Modified PRP therapy successfully treated severe alopecia unresponsive to traditional methods.
research Rash from EGFR Inhibitors: Opportunities and Challenges for Palliation
EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research A Man with Changes on Nose
The document discusses a condition causing hair loss after surgery and a type of rosacea affecting the nose, with treatments including surgery and laser therapy.
research Gold Thread Implantation Promotes Hair Growth in Humans and Mice
Gold thread implantation may help hair grow in humans and mice.
research Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration
Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
research A Dramatic Case of Diabetic Gustatory Hyperhidrosis Successfully Treated with Topical Glycopyrrolate
Topical glycopyrrolate lotion helped reduce excessive sweating from eating in a diabetic man.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome in an Infant With Bony Erosion
A hair wrapped tightly around an infant's toe caused severe damage, requiring early removal and possibly surgery to prevent worse outcomes like amputation.
research Management of Refractory Skin Disease in Patients with Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that treating tough skin disease in lupus involves sun protection, steroids, antimalarials, and various other therapies chosen based on individual risks and benefits.
research Monilethrix Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Early Androgenetic Alopecia?
Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.
research Hair and Nail Involvement in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research A Prospective Study of Cutaneous Adverse Events Induced by Low-Dose Alpha-Interferon Treatment for Malignant Melanoma
Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
research The Extended Centrolateral Endoscopic Midface Lift
The technique improves facial aging signs with a low risk of complications and a recovery time of about 3 weeks.
research Incipient Diabetes Mellitus and Nascent Thyroid Disease Presenting as Beard Alopecia Areata: Case Report and Treatment Review
Beard hair loss can signal early diabetes and thyroid issues, treatable with specific cream.
research AAPS and PSRC 2016 Abstract Supplement
The supplement highlighted advancements and challenges in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including the impact of smoking, chemotherapy, and new treatments like Tafluprost for hair loss.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
research A Bronze Head of the Fifth Century B.C.
The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
research Enhancing Skin Anti-Aging Through Healthy Lifestyle Factors
Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.
research Secondary Syphilis in a 12-Year-Old Girl Misdiagnosed as Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta: A Case Report
Syphilis should be considered if PLEVA-like symptoms don't improve with treatment.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil
Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
research Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Armpit Burn: Case Report
The TAP flap is effective for treating armpit scars from burns, and tissue-engineered templates with hair follicles can help treat scalp burn alopecia.
research Decades of Progressive Red and Yellow Nodules
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
research Controversies in Plastic Surgery: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy and the hCG Protocol for Obesity Treatment
The document concludes that the hCG protocol may help in obesity treatment and could be scientifically justified, but more research is needed.
research Dermoscopy Evaluation of Skin in Healthy Cats
Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.