research New York Academy of Medicine, Section of Dermatology and Syphilology
Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
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research Perinevoid Alopecia: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
research Comparison of Patients’ Diagnoses in a Dermatology Outpatient Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period and Pre-Pandemic Period
The pandemic changed how often certain skin conditions were diagnosed.
research Triangular Temporal Alopecia: Two Case Reports, Dermoscopy, and Review
Triangular temporal alopecia is a benign hair loss pattern best diagnosed with dermoscopy, with limited treatment options like surgery and hair transplantation.
research Off-Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology: Current State of the Art
Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Ostial And Dermal Duct Nevus And Porokeratotic Eccrine And Hair Follicle Nevus: Is Nomenclature 'Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus' More Appropriate?
The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.
research Focal Perifollicular Mucinosis of the Eyelid Presenting as a Benign Nevus
A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research The Color of Skin: White Diseases of the Skin, Nails, and Mucosa
The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
research Importance of Vascular Patterns in the Dermoscopy Recognition of Cutaneous Tumors
Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.
research Scalp Repair Using Tissue Expanders
Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.
research Lichen Planopilaris-Like Changes Arising Within an Epidermal Nevus: Does This Case Suggest Clues to the Etiology of Lichen Planopilaris?
Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.
research Evolving Eponymous Signs in Diagnostic Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin conditions, and new patterns for diagnosis are emerging.
research Becker Nevus of the Face with Asymmetrical Growth of Beard Hair
Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
research Becker Nevus Syndrome
The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.
research A Rare Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus: Case Report and Literature Review
A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)
Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: A Close Mimicker of Alopecia Areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research Postzygotic KRAS G12C Mutation Associated with Various Malignancies Also Underlying Epidermal Nevus Syndrome
A specific mutation known for causing cancer is also found to cause a skin condition in a young girl.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia
Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
research Becker's Nevus Syndrome
Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.
research Scalp Melanoma After Anti-Hair Loss Mesotherapy
A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review
Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
research Follicular Mucinous Nevus: A Possible New Variant of Mucinous Nevus
Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Systematized Epidermal Nevus with Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis Improving with Topical Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Combination Ointment
The boy's skin condition improved significantly with a specific ointment after other treatments showed only mild results.
research Atypical Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus): Case Report and Literature Review in Occipital and Mid-Frontal Localizations
The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
research Combined Melanocytic Nevus Presenting with Scalp Alopecia Associated with Alopecia Areata: Coincidence or Causal?
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.