research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
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research Congenital Atrichia and Hypotrichosis
The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
research Steroid-Sparing Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Treatment of a Subepidermal Blistering Autoimmune Disease in a Dog: Clinical Communication
Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
research Vitamin D3 and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
research A Controlled Study of the Effects of RU58841, a Non-Steroidal Antiandrogen, on Human Hair Production by Balding Scalp Grafts Maintained on Testosterone-Conditioned Nude Mice
RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.
research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: Hair Loss Feature Extraction and Computation Using Grid Line Selection and Eigenvalue
Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Recent Advances in Congenital Ichthyoses
New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
research Treatment of Alopecia X with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.
research Short Anagen Syndrome in an African American Woman
A 38-year-old African American woman has a rare condition that prevents her from growing long hair.
research Treatment of Scleromyxoedema with Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine helped improve scleromyxoedema in patients, but caused side effects in some.
research The Diagnosis and Management of Hirsutism
The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.
research Serum 3α-Androstanediol-Glucuronide Is Decreased in Nonhirsute Women with Acne Vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research TRPS1 Mutation Associated with Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1 with 15 Supernumerary Teeth, Hypoplastic Mandibular Condyles with Slender Condylar Necks and Unique Hair Morphology
A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
research A Comprehensive Guide to Upper Lip Aesthetic Rejuvenation
Different treatments can make an aging upper lip look younger and better proportioned.
research Abiraterone and Spironolactone in Prostate Cancer: A Combination to Avoid
Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.
research Perception of Hair Loss and Education Increases Treatment Willingness in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Population-Based Study
People with more knowledge about their hair loss condition and those who see it as a serious issue are more likely to seek treatment.
research Common Dermatologic Procedures
The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
research Unraveling the Link Between Ectodermal Disorders and Primary Immunodeficiencies
Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
research Alopecia in the General Pediatric Clinic: Who to Treat, Who to Refer
Pediatricians should treat some hair loss types in children and refer others to a dermatologist.
research Recent Developments in the Treatment of Obesity with Particular Reference to Semistarvation Ketogenic Regimens
The document concludes that a high-protein, low-carb diet can lead to significant weight loss but requires caution and further research.
research Excellent Short- and Medium-term Results of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: A Single Center Study
Bariatric surgery is safe and effective for treating adolescent obesity.
research Reply to: Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
research Role of 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Testicular Development of Gilthead Seabream Following Finasteride Administration
DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.
research An Innovation in Suction Assisted Follicular Unit Extraction
The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
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.
research Practice Gaps: Trichoscopy in Clinical Care
Doctors don't use trichoscopy enough, even though it's good for diagnosing hair problems.
research Role of Ciclosporin in Steroid-Responsive Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.
research Treating Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Easier Said Than Done
Progesterone treatment improved seizures in a woman with menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, but a wrong medication worsened her condition.
research Dermal Mucinosis in the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
A woman with EMS showed unusual skin mucinosis without the typical hard skin syndrome, suggesting EMS can cause skin mucinosis.