research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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research A Distinct Gene Close to the Hairless Locus on Chromosome 8p Underlies Hereditary Marie Unna Type Hypotrichosis in a German Family
A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Hypertrichosis
Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
research Vitamin D Receptor: Molecular Signaling and Actions of Nutritional Ligands in Disease Prevention
Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder
Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
research Clinical and Histopathologic Features of Hair Loss in Patients with HIV-1 Infection
People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.
research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess
Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
research Hepatic Adenoma in an Adolescent With Elevated Androgen Levels
A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
research Improving Posttraumatic Facial Scars
The document concludes that improving the appearance of posttraumatic facial scars is possible with careful treatment and realistic expectations.
research Should We Consider Alternative Therapies to Operative Hysteroscopy for the Treatment of Asherman Syndrome?
Operative hysteroscopy is still the main treatment for Asherman syndrome, but more research is needed on post-surgery methods.
research Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia and Global Cortical Atrophy in a Patient with Turner Syndrome
A person with Turner Syndrome showed severe schizophrenia that didn't respond to treatment and had brain shrinkage.
research Restoration of Skin Pigmentation After Deep Partial or Full-Thickness Burn Injury
The review suggests that there are various treatments to help restore skin color after severe burns.
research Integument Pattern Formation Involves Genetic and Epigenetic Controls: Feather Arrays Simulated by Digital Hormone Models
Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
research Frequency of Neuro-Psychiatric Dysfunction in Anti-SSA/SSB Exposed Children With and Without Neonatal Lupus
Anti-Ro exposed children had more reported neuro-psychiatric issues, but differences from healthy controls were not significant.
research Hair Regrowth Treatment Efficacy and Resistance in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Continuous Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis
ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
research Editorial: Progress and Prospects on Skin Imaging Technology, Teledermatology, and Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology
New skin imaging, teledermatology, and AI could become key in future dermatology care.
research Dermoscopy: What's New?
Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.
research Site of Beige and Leaden Pigment Gene Expression Determined by Recombinant Embryonic Skin Grafts and Aggregation Mouse Chimaeras Employing Sash Homozygotes
Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Delayed Puberty: Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
research Book Reviews
The document covers books on cosmetic surgery and skin care, discussing legal and ethical issues, wound healing, the overlap of cosmetics and drugs, and detailed plastic surgery techniques.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Total Alopecia
Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.
research Aphalangia Possibly Linked to Unintended Use of Finasteride During Early Pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Rituximab for Bone Lymphoma
Rituximab effectively treated a woman's bone lymphoma that was resistant to other treatments.
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion is that maintaining blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reliable results.
research Treatment of Lipodystrophy with Troglitazone
Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.
research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
research Uncombable Hair Syndrome and Beyond
Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
research Ethical Principles for Everyone
The document concludes that more research is needed on the hepatitis B vaccine's side effects and the effectiveness of certain treatments for specific diseases.