research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
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research Dermal Adipose Tissue Secretes HGF to Promote Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
research General Theory of Skin Reinforcement
Skin and its underlying fat layer act together to resist mechanical stress, and reinforcing this composite structure may help more with anti-aging than just strengthening the skin alone.
research Histopathology of Aging of the Hair Follicle
Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
research Dermoscopy Findings of Alopecia Areata in an African-American Patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
research Netherton's Syndrome: A Syndrome of Elevated IgE and Characteristic Skin and Hair Findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research Unique Hair Properties That Emerge from Combinations of Multiple Races
Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
research Radiation Dermatitis: Radiation-Induced Effects on the Structural and Immunological Barrier Function of the Epidermis
Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management
Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
research Improving Stable Isotopic Interpretations Made From Human Hair Through Reduction of Growth Cycle Error
The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
research Beta-Catenin Signaling Increases in Proliferating NG2+ Progenitors and Astrocytes During Post-Traumatic Gliogenesis in the Adult Brain
β-Catenin signaling is involved in brain cell growth after injury and could be a therapy target.
research Basic Hair Transplantation: 2007
Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research Spontaneous Lesions of Endangered Geriatric Julia Creek Dunnarts (Sminthopsis Douglasi, Archer 1979) with Emphasis on Reproductive Pathology
Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
research Fifteen-Minute Consultation: Approach to the Adolescent Presenting with Hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
research Case Report: Penile Strangulation Secondary to Hair Tourniquet
Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
research Do You Know This Syndrome? Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in a Two-Year-Old Male Patient
The document concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition where hair is thin and easily pulled out, often improving with age.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Disappearing Foot Disease: An Unusual Presentation of Primary Lymphoma of Bone
An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.
research Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Alopecia: Insight into the Pathophysiology Using Non-Invasive Diagnostic Techniques
Immune checkpoint inhibitors used in cancer therapy can cause hair loss, and understanding this can help manage the side effect.
research Hair Casts (Pseudonits) in a 9-Year-Old Girl
The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
research Gynecomastia After Finasteride Therapy
Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.
research Nevoid Basal Carcinoma Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome) and Pronounced Androgenic Alopecia in a Woman with a Novel Mutation p.Leu1159fsx32 in the PTCH Gene
A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
research Keratosis Pilaris Is a Keratinization of Hair Follicles
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
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research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research Increased Expression of Nerve Growth Factor and Neurokinin-1 Alarm the Hair Loss in Females with Trichodynia
Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
research Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Latisse (Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution) for Treatment of Eyelash Hypotrichosis in Subjects with Chemotherapy-Induced and Idiopathic Hypotrichosis
Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.