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A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.

Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.

This article provides no abstract or new research findings on the androgenic pattern presentation of scarring and inflammatory alopecia.

This study describes the positive effects of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in treating autoimmune manifestations in three patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 over a period of at least 30 months, with excellent tolerance and no adverse events observed.

In this case study, a 6-month-old dog diagnosed with anaplasmosis showed improved health and symptoms after a combination treatment with doxycycline, ivermectin, and supportive therapies.

This article reviews the structure, genomic organization, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and discusses current efforts in prevention and treatments for COVID-19 without reporting new clinical results.

This case report describes a 52-year-old woman who developed retiform purpura after using cocaine likely adulterated with levamisole, highlighting the need for levamisole detection in such cases.

This case report highlights the importance of considering lupus pneumonitis as a differential diagnosis for respiratory symptoms in systemic lupus erythematosus, especially in areas endemic to tuberculosis.

This case report describes a 61-year-old Italian man with a rare, localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa linked to the R795X mutation in the COL17A1 gene, highlighting the importance of precise diagnosis for effective management of rare genetic disorders.

This study found that among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, the absence of skin rash and low levels of complement C3 were significant risk factors for developing lupus nephritis, with their combination demonstrating good predictive diagnostic value.

In this case report, a 2-month-old Chippiparai pup in Puducherry, India, successfully received treatment for concurrent scabies and dermatophytosis using ivermectin, a topical acaricide solution, a dewormer, and an herbal immunostimulant, with no signs of toxicity.

This case report documents a 31-year-old woman with bullous SLE who showed improvement with high-dose parenteral steroids and dapsone, with ongoing follow-up due to potential kidney involvement.

This case report describes the effective treatment of psoroptic mange in Large White Yorkshire piglets using ivermectin, cefpodoxime, chlorpheniramine, povidone iodine, and Ascabiol lotion, resulting in full recovery and absence of mites.

This article presents a case of giant cell arteritis occurring in a patient with de Quervain's thyroiditis but reports no new clinical findings.

This study observed an alopecia syphilitica-like pattern of hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting it may be another atypical presentation of the condition.

In this study, researchers found that parasitic dermatitis in dogs is predominantly caused by ectoparasites like fleas and mites, with flea allergy dermatitis being particularly prevalent, and noted that diagnosis typically relies on laboratory methods, while treatments involve insectoacaricidal drugs and prevention strategies.

This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.

This study found that in a tertiary academic institution, nearly 1 in 5 dermatology consults were for drug-related skin reactions, with antibiotics frequently identified as the culprits.

In this study, the vertex type of male pattern baldness was associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors, suggesting it may serve as a marker for cardiovascular evaluation in men.

This article discusses the potential beneficial effect of spironolactone on androgenic alopecia but provides no new clinical findings.

In this study, healthcare workers with asymptomatic or mild SARS-CoV-2 infections had lower antibody titers and higher reinfection rates compared to those with more severe initial infections.

This study analyzed skin biopsies from human monkeypox virus (hMPXV1) cases and found characteristic pustular stage features, including epidermal necrosis, shadow cell appearance, ballooned keratinocytes, and a dense inflammatory infiltrate, expanding histological knowledge crucial for understanding this disease and related Orthopoxvirus infections.

In this case report, a 7-month-old boy with Netherton syndrome experienced significant improvement in symptoms, including reduced pruritus and increased hair growth, through a combination of intravenous immunoglobulin and dupilumab treatment, which also decreased high serum IgE levels and food-specific IgE antibodies.

This study found that patients over 45, those with obesity, and those experiencing 15 or more COVID-19 symptoms had a higher likelihood of developing severe long COVID-19.

In this case study, researchers reported that moth-eaten alopecia was the only clinical sign of secondary syphilis in a 28-year-old man from Nepal, and treatment with Benzathine Penicillin G led to complete hair regrowth within four months.

In this case study, a 25-year-old presented with symptoms of lupus but tested negative for antinuclear antibodies, complicating diagnosis. The researchers emphasize that comprehensive diagnostic approaches, beyond ANA testing, are vital for effectively identifying and treating lupus nephritis to avoid serious outcomes.

This case study reports a possible link between gastroparesis and reduced absorption of thyroxine, leading to persistent hypothyroidism despite increased medication doses.

This case report describes a male infant born to a mother with systemic lupus erythematosus, presenting with neonatal lupus, who improved with conservative management and whose skin lesions resolved by 6 months of age.

This retrospective study in pediatric patients with Sjögren's syndrome found consistent indications of tear film instability and identified systemic features like arthralgia, Raynaud's phenomenon, and frequent autoantibody positivity, underscoring the value of integrating clinical and ophthalmological assessments for early diagnosis.

In this case report, a 56-year-old man developed acute granulomatous interstitial nephritis following Moderna Covid-19 vaccination, with his kidney function improving after steroid treatment but declining upon cessation; the report suggests a vaccine-related cause given his atypical clinical course.