research Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei With Genetic Testing Insights
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
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research A Rare Cause of Irrevocable Childhood Alopecia Feigning Alopecia Universalis: Atrichia Congenita With Papular Lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research Methotrexate, Tacrolimus, Voriconazole: High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a 65-Year-Old Man
A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
research Anesthetics Prior to Keloid Injections: A Painless Approach
Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
research Disturbances in Wound Healing After Treatment with Imiquimod and Diclofenac in Elderly Men
Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
research Erosive Lichen Planus of the Scalp and Hepatitis C Infection
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
research Regulation of Hair Growth
The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
research Dietary Therapy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Eating less calories, focusing on complex carbs, and reducing fats can help manage type II diabetes.
research Preservation of Stem Cells in Androgenetic Alopecia
Stem cells preservation in AGA could be a potential therapy, but more cases needed.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Options
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research The Pathological Dynamics of Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Treatment
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research Dermoscopy in Female Androgenic Alopecia: Method Standardization and Diagnostic Criteria
Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
research The Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Follicular Dermal Papillae Correlates with Therapeutic Efficacy of Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
research The Ludwig Pattern of Androgenetic Alopecia Is Due to a Hierarchy of Androgen Sensitivity Within Follicular Units That Leads to Selective Miniaturization and a Reduction in the Number of Terminal Hairs Per Follicular Unit
Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
research Treatment of Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata with Topical Diphenylcyclopropenone and 5% Minoxidil: A Clinical and Immunopathologic Evaluation
DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.
research Alopecias in Lupus Erythematosus
Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Challenges and Solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Topical ALA-Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Can Induce Apoptosis of Sebocytes and Down-Regulate Their TLR-2 and TLR-4 Expression
ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
research How Real Is Senescent Alopecia? A Histopathologic Approach
Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
research Correlation of Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Expression in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Clinical Paradigm
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.
research Ashy Dermatosis: Histologic Findings and Potential Associations
Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.
research Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Fragrances
Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
research Bubble Hair – A Possible Explanation for Its Distribution
Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
research Lentiginosis Within Plaques of Linear Atrophoderma of Moulin: A Twin-Spotting Phenomenon?
The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
research Cicatricial Alopecia in a 56-Year-Old Woman with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
research Clinical Case of Alopecia Totalis in Pediatric Practice
An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
research The Profibrogenic Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Stenotic Crohn's Disease: A New Antifibrotic Target?
Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.