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This study found that negative illness perception in Saudi patients with alopecia is linked to reduced quality of life and increased anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing both physical and mental health in treatment.

In this study, patients with alopecia areata showed altered hypothalamic activity and connectivity, which may be linked to the neurophysiological basis of psychological stress experienced by these patients, as assessed by functional MRI and correlated with neuropsychological evaluations.

This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.

This study found that in a mouse model of psoriasis, depleting CD169⁺ macrophages led to milder symptoms and decreased inflammation, suggesting these macrophages play a crucial role in psoriasis development.

Sebaceous gland maturity and size differ between psoriatic alopecia and alopecia areata.

This study suggests a potential role for S100A7 and IL-17 in the pathogenesis of lichen planopilaris.

This study found that TNFα inhibitors can induce psoriatic alopecia, highlighting that early diagnosis and discontinuation of the drugs in some cases may prevent irreversible scalp damage.

This research found that Nano-Transfersomes containing Vitamin E and aloe vera showed improved permeability and prolonged drug release compared to a marketed formulation, with no skin irritancy observed in mice, potentially offering a sustainable and biocompatible option for psoriasis management.

This study identified 43 patients with psoriasiform skin reactions associated with Brazilian Keratin Treatment, suggesting this adverse effect may be underdiagnosed and important to recognize through clinical and dermatoscopic features.

In this study, researchers developed a new wound dressing material using chemically modified Isabgol with antibacterial properties, which showed promising biocompatibility and effectiveness in managing chronic wounds by preventing infections and maintaining a moist environment.

This study found that women with PCOS reported significant appearance-related distress and social anxiety, especially in social settings.

This review highlights existing research on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly noting increased depression and anxiety among women, but presents no new study results.

This study explores the development of a liposomal gel containing andrographolide from the plant Andrographis paniculata to potentially improve psoriasis management by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects of conventional treatments.

This study found that children and adolescents with dermatological disorders had significantly higher rates of psychiatric comorbidity, including mood and anxiety disorders, compared to healthy controls.

This study found that Pseudomonas DL7 completely degraded 600 mg/L of Sunset Yellow FCF in 48 hours at pH 9, indicating potential for biomineralization of this dye.

This report presents a case where multiple steatocystomas appeared in a psoriatic patient during ustekinumab treatment, suggesting the drug may unmask a genetic predisposition to steatocystoma multiplex.

This study found that while Platelet Rich Plasma injections led to some clinical and immunological improvements in psoriatic plaques, it could not be recommended as a standalone treatment for localized plaque psoriasis.

In this case report, a 54-year-old male experienced hair loss and discoloration after starting mirtazapine, with full hair regrowth and color restoration occurring within 10 weeks of stopping the medication.

People with psoriasis and depression have lower BDNF levels, which could help measure depression in those with psoriasis.

This case report describes a 22-year-old female with pseudoglucagonoma syndrome, where necrolytic migratory erythema resolved after treatment with topical steroids, emollients, and intravenous protein infusions, despite normal glucagon levels and absence of a glucagon-secreting tumor.

In this study, overexpression of Wnt5a in transgenic mice did not produce psoriasis-like skin changes but affected hair follicle cycling, suggesting its potential relevance to hair disorders rather than psoriasis.

Sodium valproate can worsen psoriasis-like skin conditions.

This report describes a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome and coexisting psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.

This study found that male patients who underwent hair transplant surgery reported significant improvements in self-esteem, emotional well-being, and aspects of their sex life and career compared to before the surgery.

In this study, tofacitinib was found to be a promising treatment for adolescents with alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth in most patients with mild adverse effects, despite limitations like small sample size and lack of control group.

This article discusses pseudofolliculitis barbae but reports no new research findings.

This review explores pseudo-Cushing's states that mimic Cushing's syndrome but do not involve elevated cortisol, and it presents no new research findings.

This study indicates that the EQ-5D-5L may not effectively capture the burden of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, and suggests that alternative measures might better assess treatment benefits related to hair regrowth.

This study explored a computer simulation method for selecting emulsion compositions in dermatology, finding that the PS biocomplex can be effectively used as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier, which streamlines the development process and reduces experimental demands.

This study suggests that personality plays a significant role in how psychological factors influence the onset and progression of alopecia areata, as well as its psychosocial impacts.