research Trichotillomania with Giant Gastric Trichobezoar in a Female Child: A Case Report
An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
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180-210 / 1000+ results research Toxic and Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System
Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
research Pediatric Androgenetic Alopecia: An Updated Review
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing hair loss in children.
research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
research Biotin Deficiency Complicating Parenteral Alimentation: Diagnosis, Metabolic Repercussions, and Treatment
Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
research Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color
Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
research Clinical, Biochemical, and Mutational Findings in Biotinidase Deficiency Among Malaysian Population
Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
research Cosmetic Adverse Effects of Antiseizure Medications: A Systematic Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
research Off-Label Uses of Retinoids in Dermatology
Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
research Novel Splicing-Site Mutation in DCAF17 Gene Causing Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Large Consanguineous Family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research Abstracts from the 4th Annual Student Medical Summit
The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
research Bioactives in Nutricosmetics: A Focus on Caffeine from Tea to Coffee
Caffeine is beneficial for skin and hair treatments but needs better delivery methods to penetrate deeper skin layers.
research Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases
Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
research Inborn Errors of Biotin Metabolism
Two enzyme defects in biotin metabolism cause severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
research Persistent Halo Scalp Ring Alopecia in a 9-Month-Old Infant: Case Report
A 9-month-old baby had a rare, persistent ring-shaped hair loss condition.
research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain
Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
research Gomez–Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome: Two New Cases and Review of the Literature
The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
research Tinea Capitis Favosa Misdiagnosed as Tinea Amiantacea
Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Precocious Puberty in a 24-Month-Old Nigerian Girl: Case Report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Hair Mineral Analysis in Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Mineral levels in hair don't significantly affect the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.
research Atypical Folliculitis Caused by Malassezia spp. in Immunosuppressed Patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Acquired Smooth Muscle Hamartoma With Sebaceous Component
The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
research Omeprazole-Induced Hypertrichosis in Two Children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Management of Congenital Ichthyoses: European Guidelines of Care, Part Two
European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
research Alopecia Areata: Current Situation and Perspectives
Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
research Distribution of Childhood Skin Diseases According to Age and Gender: A Single Institution Experience
Skin diseases in Turkish children vary by age and gender, with infections, eczema, acne, and allergies most common.
research Recent Advances in Congenital Ichthyoses
New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Cytokine-Targeted Treatment in Alopecia Areata - New Possibilities?
New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.