research Surgery of Kerion: A Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
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research Limb Tourniquet Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale
An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.
research Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia in a Male: A Spironolactone Effect?
A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
research Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.
research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia
A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichotillomania, a condition where she pulls out her hair, which may resolve on its own or require therapy.
research Lupus Erythematosus and the Skin
Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
research Comparison of 15% Topical Minoxidil and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week Clinical Trial
Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
research Metastasis of an Untreated Thin Melanoma in a Very Elderly Patient
Even a small melanoma can be deadly if not removed, regardless of the patient's age.
research A Case of Ayme-Gripp Syndrome
Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.
research Successful Management of Dermatophytosis in a Desi Short Hair Domestic Kitten
The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
research Sertoliform Endometrioid Carcinoma of the Right Ovary
Sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary, though rare, has a good prognosis when treated early.
research A 1.6cm Androgen Secreting Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Evades Detection on Multiple Imaging Modalities
A woman's small ovarian tumor causing high androgen levels was missed by several scans but found during surgery.
research A Rare Case of Biotinidase Deficiency
An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
research A Reasonable Response to Diphenylcyclopropenone in Pediatric Alopecia Patient: A Case Report
Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research Lucio Phenomenon Mimicking Vasculonecrotic Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Case Report
A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
research Case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome - A Non-Inherited Gastrointestinal Polyposis Syndrome
A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome after showing symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and skin changes.
research 37-Year-Old Man With Fatigue and Erectile Dysfunction
The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus Erythematosus from a Tertiary Care Center in Coastal Kerala
Most lupus patients in coastal Kerala had skin-specific lesions that could help diagnose the disease, and non-specific skin issues were linked to more severe, systemic lupus.
research Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1: A Case Report from Bangladesh
A rare endocrine disorder, APS 1, was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man in Bangladesh.
research Book Review
The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
research A Case Report and Brief Literature Review of Klippel-Trénaunay Syndrome
The newborn with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome was healthy but needed regular check-ups for possible complications.
research Iatrogenic Androgen And Estrogen Excess In A Postmenopausal Woman Presenting With Facial Erythema, Acne, And Hirsutism
A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
research Cutaneous Thrombosis and ANCA-Positive Vasculitis Associated with Propylthiouracil Therapy
Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Could the Patient Have an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
research Post-Steroid Panniculitis: A Lost and Forgotten Entity?
Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
research Cellulite Severity Scale: Two Cases of Diffuse Hair Loss Due to Telogen Effluvium from Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause hair loss.
research Histopathology of the Alopecias
Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
research Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.