research S124 Variants of Myxoid Cysts: Diagnosis and Treatment
Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.
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research Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
research At the Root: Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
research Localized Cutaneous Necrosis Associated with the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
research Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity
A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
research Breast Cancer-Related Neoplastic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research A 29-Year-Old Woman with Treatment-Resistant Dandruff
Scalp psoriasis is hard to treat and may need various medications.
research Lipedematous Scalp with Lipedematous Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with a rare scalp condition causing a thick scalp and hair loss didn't improve with steroid treatment.
research Announcements
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Tinea Favosa: Psoriasiform Favus in Bindi Area of an Adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Primary Essential Cutis Verticis Gyrata: A Case Report With a Review of Literature
Primary essential CVG is a rare, benign scalp condition with treatment focusing on symptom management and hygiene.
research Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris: Presentation of Two Cases and Review
Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
research Localized Hair Repigmentation in a 91-Year-Old Woman
A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
research Sarcoidosis Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Master Mimicker or a Coincidental Finding?
Sarcoidosis can mimic other skin disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
research Sclero-Atrophic Reaction After Botulinum Toxin Injection
A woman had skin and hair issues after a botulinum toxin injection.
research Graham Little-Lassueur Syndrome with Hypertrophic Lichen Planus in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C
A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
research Folliculocentric Papules and Alopecia in a 70-Year-Old Woman Diagnosed with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions: Dermoscopy to the Rescue
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
research Atypical Clinical Presentation of Primary and Secondary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma on the Head Characterized by Macular Lesions
Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
research Hair Density in African Americans
African Americans have less hair density than whites.
research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series of 65 Patients Seen in a Single Italian Centre
The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: Is It Always Confined to the Fronto-Temporal Region?
Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
research Clinicopathological Study of Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts with Unusual Presentations
Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
research Role of Direct Immunofluorescence on Outer Root Sheath of Hair Follicle in Monitoring Disease Activity of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
research Dermoscopy of Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
research Occipital Fibrosing Alopecia in a Young Male: A Case Report
A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.