85 citations,
July 2002 in “Pigment Cell Research” The article concludes that while we understand a lot about how melanocytes age and how this can prevent cancer, there are still unanswered questions about certain pathways and genes involved.
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
59 citations,
April 2016 in “Cell Reports” EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
30 citations,
June 2017 in “Talanta” MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Stem cells international” Markers CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are present in skin cancer environments and may influence their development.
130 citations,
March 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.
8 citations,
February 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
3 citations,
June 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
January 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” Almost 40% of older men in the study had hair loss on the front and side of their legs, and most were unaware of it.
3 citations,
May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
20 citations,
July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review” The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Skin research and technology” Temporal triangular alopecia in infants is mostly seen in males at birth, with unique features that help with diagnosis.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
76 citations,
October 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular mucinosis can be an early sign of aggressive mycosis fungoides.
50 citations,
December 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The algorithm effectively removes hair from skin images, improving melanoma diagnosis accuracy.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Specialized ribosomes affect aging in human skin cells.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
41 citations,
October 2011 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.
48 citations,
May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
10 citations,
February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.