research Scaly Papular Lesions: Treatment and Clinical Course of Actinic Keratosis
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
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30 / 1000+ results research Clinical Response of Alopecia, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, and Dry, Scaly Skin to Zinc Supplementation
Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.
research Alopecia And Red, Scaly Skin In A Newborn
Newborns with hair loss and red, scaly skin need thorough skin checks to find the cause and treatment.
research Hypotrichosis Congenita (KRT71 Mutation) in Hereford Cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research Segmental Cherry Angiomas Associated with Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus: A Report of Two Cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Report of a 21-Year-Old Woman
If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
research Black-Dot Tinea Capitis in a 4-Year-Old African American Boy
A 4-year-old boy's itchy, scaly scalp and hair loss were correctly diagnosed as tinea capitis after initial misdiagnosis.
research Clinical and Cure Profile of Tinea Capitis Patients
Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome (IFAP): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
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 Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
research Diagnosing and Treating Hair Loss
The review suggests seeing a dermatologist for scarring hair loss and using treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for common male and female pattern hair loss.
research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Clinical and Histopathological Investigation
Pityriasis amiantacea is likely linked to eczema-related skin changes.
research The Nutritional Approach to Experimental Dermatology: Nutritional Dermatoses in the Rat
Rats with a pellagra-like skin condition were cured by a vitamin found in yeast, later identified as vitamin B6.
research Chronic Toxicity of 3,4,3′,4′-Tetrachlorobiphenyl in the Marmoset Monkey (Callithrix Jacchus)
High doses of TCB cause severe health issues in marmoset monkeys.
research Molecular Genetics of Keratinization Disorders: What's New About Ichthyosis
Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Follicular Ichthyosis: A Study of Four Patients with Congenital Follicular Hyperkeratosis
The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
research Scalp Psoriasiform Contact Dermatitis with Acute Telogen Effluvium Due to Topical Minoxidil Treatment
Minoxidil treatment for hair loss can cause scalp allergy and severe hair loss.
research NIPAL4 Deletion Identified in an American Bully with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis and Response to Topical Therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption
A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
research Cutaneous Manifestations at Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Among Iraqi Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.
research Diffuse Plate-Like Sheets of Desquamation in a 69-Year-Old Woman with Relapsed Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
The rash resolved after stopping ponatinib.
research Infliximab-Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia
Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.
research The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin, and while most people get enough from their diet, not having enough can cause skin and hair problems.
research Methotrexate
A woman developed skin irritation from treatments for hair loss, showing allergies to both minoxidil and saw palmetto solutions.
research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
research Vulvovaginal Involvement in Netherton Syndrome: A Case Report
Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
research The Boosting Effect of Minoxidil 0.1% Combined With Dutasteride 0.01% and Microneedling in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.