research Unmet Medical Needs in Chronic, Non-Communicable Inflammatory Skin Diseases
There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
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research Geographic Tongue in Two Children with Nonpustular Psoriasis
Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
research Hair Loss in Children: Causes, Impact, and Management
Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
research Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients With Alopecia Areata in the USA: A Retrospective Claims Analysis
Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
research Liposomes in Cosmeceuticals
Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
research Cyclosporine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris: Misfortunes Never Come Singly
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research British Society for Dermatopathology 2011 Findings
Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
research Alopecia Areata: Good Response to Treatment with Fractional Laser in 5 Cases
Fractional laser treatment helped hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
research Methotrexate for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in a 2-Year-Old Child
Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
research Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides in a Child Successfully Treated with UVA1 Light
UVA1-light therapy successfully treated a child's skin condition, mycosis fungoides.
research Alternative Therapies for Vitiligo
Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
research Alopecia Areata In Infants: Is It Uncommon?
Alopecia areata in infants may be more common than previously thought.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa Et Atrophicans Revisited: Our Experience With 37 Patients In South India
DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
research Vandetanib-Associated Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer
A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.
research Cushing Syndrome from Percutaneous Absorption of 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment in Netherton Syndrome
Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
research A Patient with Diffuse Hair Loss
The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
research Pulsed Administration of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
research Phase I/II Randomized Bilateral Half-Head Comparison of Topical Bexarotene 1% Gel for Alopecia Areata
Topical bexarotene 1% gel might help regrow hair in alopecia areata and is generally safe.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Tofacitinib: A Promising Treatment for Adolescent Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in teenagers with alopecia areata.
research Controlled Delivery of T-box21 Small Interfering RNA Ameliorates Autoimmune Alopecia in a C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
research Focal Hypertrichosis During Topical Tacrolimus Therapy for Childhood Vitiligo
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
research Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
research Hair Darkening in Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.
research The Childbearing Years: Hair Diseases
Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.