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This study found that telogen effluvium, a temporary hair loss condition, is significantly associated with COVID-19 recovery, particularly affecting females.

In this case report, two patients with acne necrotica, one in early and one in late stages, showed improvement after treatment with topical mometasone furoate cream and doxycycline tablets, highlighting the under-recognition of this skin condition.

This paper describes pattern or androgenetic alopecia as a genetically defined condition caused by an overreaction to androgens, affecting up to 50% of post-pubertal males and females, characterized by progressive hair loss patterns that differ between genders.

A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.

This study reports the first case of Olmsted syndrome in a Korean patient, identifying a novel TRPV3 gene mutation, p.Gly568Val, associated with the condition.

This study reported that among postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss, treatment with topical finasteride 0.5% and minoxidil 2% was more effective at improving hair condition than treatment with topical 17α-estradiol 0.05% and minoxidil 2%, particularly notable at 12-18 months of follow-up.

In this study, researchers found that women with telogen effluvium had lower MCV/RDW ratios, MPV, and ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting iron deficiency's involvement in this chronic hair loss condition.

In this study, sarolaner administered orally proved effective in treating demodectic mange in a naturally infested cat in Brazil, as no mites were observed and skin condition improved after 21 days.

This case report describes a pregnant woman diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome, likely due to an adrenal tumor, whose condition worsened during hospitalization, resulting in heart failure, sepsis, and shock.

This study examined the mental health of women with diffuse alopecia and found varied levels of mental maladjustment, with more patients with mixed alopecia showing adjustment disorders compared to those with metabolic alopecia. These findings could inform personalized treatment strategies for this condition.

In this study, the authors concluded that post-dengue telogen effluvium is a common but underdiagnosed condition causing temporary hair loss, primarily affecting young women, with significant emotional impacts such as anxiety and decreased self-esteem.

This review assessed trichoscopic findings in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides of the scalp, reporting features like milky-red globules and distinct vascular patterns, but noted the predominance of small studies and the need for larger research to validate trichoscopy's diagnostic utility for this condition.

In this case-control study, researchers observed that women with female pattern hair loss exhibited significantly lower serum IGF-1 levels than controls, while IGFBP-3 levels showed no significant difference, suggesting a potential role for IGF-1 in the condition.

This study examined young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata and found that different severities of the condition were associated with distinct clinical and trichoscopic features, such as variations in hair loss, stress levels, and nail involvement, among others.

In this study, researchers used molecular docking analysis to explore the potential of spearmint's phytochemicals in managing PCOS, identifying oleanolic acid as having the best binding affinity with proteins associated with the condition. However, these results are computational and require further laboratory experiments for validation.

This study found that 28.8% of post-COVID-19 patients experienced telogen effluvium, and the condition was significantly more frequent in females compared to males.

In this study, researchers found that hair alterations such as frontal-occipital inversion in males and a high occipital hairline may aid in diagnosing the uncommon condition TRPS.

In this study, researchers observed that individuals with premature graying of hair had significantly higher LC3 gene expression compared to controls, suggesting a potential link between autophagy and the development of this condition, with LC3 gene expression as a possible independent predictor.

This paper reviews the development of treatments for androgenic alopecia by analyzing historical data and published methods, focusing on the evolution of techniques to address this common hair loss condition.

This study found that women with familial hirsutism in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, exhibited elevated androgen levels and insulin resistance compared to controls, suggesting a significant hereditary and hormonal basis for the condition.

In this study, the authors evaluated 200 Egyptian children with focal non-cicatricial alopecia, finding that alopecia areata (42%) and tinea capitis (40.5%) were the most prevalent causes. Trichoscopy identified unique features for each condition, enhancing diagnosis and management.

In this cross-sectional study conducted at Farhat Hached Hospital in Tunisia, more than half of the 60 alopecia areata patients surveyed experienced depression, particularly younger individuals and those with severe or specific forms of the condition, underscoring the need for psychological support.

This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly lower blood levels of vitamin D and slightly lower serum copper levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting the potential importance of assessing these factors in the chemical evaluation of patients with this condition.

In this case study, a 62-year-old woman with severe hyperandrogenism underwent a clomiphene test, which suggested an ovarian origin for her condition, leading to the discovery of a Leydig cell tumor after a bilateral oophorectomy.

In this study, researchers evaluated factors influencing alopecia areata recurrence and identified male gender and a family history of the condition as independent predictors for disease recurrence among the 100 patients analyzed.

In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, oral Apremilast significantly reduced the severity of alopecia areata, shown by a notable decrease in SALT Scores over 12 weeks, suggesting it may be an effective alternative treatment option for this condition.

In this case report, a 65-year-old man's neck lesion was initially misdiagnosed as benign but later identified as trichilemmal carcinoma, with the authors recommending Mohs Micrographic Surgery as the preferred treatment option for this rare condition.

This case report observed alopecia universalis, a complete hair loss condition, in a patient during a clinical trial with the angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/alisartan, indicating that ARNI therapy might be associated with such cutaneous reactions.

In this case report, a 2-month-old dog with scabies showed improvement in skin condition and reduced mite presence 24 days after treatment with simparica, sulfur-based soap, and various topical and oral therapies.

This study found that most participants had limited awareness of PCOS and its major risk factors, underscoring a need for increased education on the condition.