research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
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research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Cultural Sensitivity and Challenges in Management of the Transgender Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease in Transplantation
Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.
research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.
research Localized Telogen Effluvium Following Hair Transplantation
Some people experienced temporary hair loss after hair transplant surgery but recovered fully within 10 months.
research Treatment of Alopecia X with Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Medroxyprogesterone injections caused hair regrowth in some dogs with alopecia X.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Weight Loss and Therapy With Chorionic Gonadotropin
A woman's significant hair loss was linked to rapid weight loss and hormone injections.
research Temporary Radiation-Induced Alopecia After Embolization of a Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
research Alopecia: Children Are Not Just Little People
Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
research Sudden Whitening of the Hair in an 82-Year-Old Woman: The 'Overnight Greying' Phenomenon
An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.
research Concomitant Presentation of Alopecia Areata in Siblings: A Rare Occurrence
Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
research Symmetrical Alopecia in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.
research A Case Report of Cushing’s Disease Presenting as Hair Loss
Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.
research Clinical, Histological, and Trichoscopic Correlations in Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
research Hair Loss After Rhytidectomy
A woman had temporary hair loss after a facelift, which improved on its own within a year.
research Thyroid Disorders: Common Reasons for Pediatric Endocrinologist Referral
The document concludes that thyroid disorders in children require specific treatments and monitoring, and educational resources are available for further information.
research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Nonscarring Alopecia and Premature Ovarian Failure
Chemotherapy caused a woman's permanent hair loss and early menopause.
research A Comprehensive Approach in Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.
research Mild Cutaneous Manifestation in Two Young Women with Extraordinary Hyperandrogenemia
Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Hair loss in a woman with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome improved after stopping L-tryptophan and starting treatment.
research Don't Miss This Blue Toe: Hair Tourniquet Syndrome
Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
research Severe Marking-Nut Dermatitis
A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
research Probable Drug-Triggered Pemphigus Foliaceus in a Dog Following Administration of Afoxolaner (NexGard)
A dog developed a skin condition called pemphigus foliaceus after taking NexGard, but got better with treatment.
research Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource-Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion, and Brief Review of Existing Literature
Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.
research Mania in Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, and Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
Stopping birth control pills may have triggered a manic episode in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
research Clinical Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.