research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
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research Acute Diffuse And Total Alopecia: A New Subtype Of Alopecia Areata With A Favorable Prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin
Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
research Histologic Features of Alopecia Areata Other Than Peribulbar Lymphocytic Infiltrates
Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Hair-Root Adaptation to Marasmus in Andean Indian Children
Children with marasmus have more resting hair follicles and thinner, less pigmented hair, showing long-term malnutrition.
research Permanent Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer After Taxane Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: Clinicopathologic Findings in a Cohort of 10 Patients
Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
research Scalp Micropigmentation: A Medical Tattoo Process for Hair Loss
SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
research Building and Maintaining the Skin
Three types of stem cells help maintain and repair skin, responding to health and environmental changes.
research Clinical and Microscopic Features of Generalized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs (10 Cases)
Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
research Alopecia Following Deoxycholic Acid Treatment for Submental Adiposity
Some men lost hair after deoxycholic acid treatment for neck fat, but most saw improvement or resolution.
research Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases
Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
research Leucoderma Associated With the Use of Topical Minoxidil: A Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil use may cause skin pigmentation loss.
research The Melanocyte Photosensory System in Human Skin
Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
research Histopathologic Profile of Alopecia Areata in Indian Patients
The study found that the cause of alopecia areata can be identified through tissue analysis, and vertical sections are enough for diagnosis.
research What's New in the Treatment of Vitiligo
New treatments for vitiligo show promise but still face challenges, especially for hands and feet.
research Application of Marine Microbial Natural Products in Cosmetics
Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
research Diagnosis: Alopecia Areata or Not?
Scalp biopsies are essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia areata.
research A Study of the Histopathological Features of Alopecias on Transverse Sections of Scalp Biopsies
Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.
research Utility of Horizontal Sections of Scalp Biopsies in Differentiating Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Vitiligo: A White Patch That Affects the Soul
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
research mTORC1 Activity Controls Human Scalp Hair Follicle Pigmentation and Growth
mTORC1 activity is important for hair growth and color, and targeting it could help treat hair loss and greying.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: Unexplained Hair Loss—1 Boy, 2 Cats, and 1 Dog
The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
research A Patient with Diffuse Hair Loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Cultured Follicles Offer Hope for Beating Baldness
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research P21Waf1/Cip1 Is Differentially Expressed in Epidermal Versus Follicular Melanocytes and Melanoma Cells and Is Phenotypically Regulated by UVB-Mediated Apoptosis
The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
research Using Microneedling in the Treatment of Vitiligo
Microneedling is an effective and tolerable way to treat vitiligo.
research A Preliminary Study of Melanogenic Markers in the Differentiation of the Human Hair Follicle Melanin Unit
The study found markers indicating that cells responsible for hair color are differentiating in specific areas of the hair follicle.
research Scalp Micropigmentation as an Alternative to Hair Transplant Surgery
Scalp micropigmentation is a tattooing method that can mimic a full head of hair without surgery and has no healing time.