research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment - Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research A Rare Manifestation of STING-Associated Vasculopathy with Onset in Infancy: A Case Report
Early genetic testing and JAK inhibitors can help treat systemic inflammation in SAVI patients.
research Genetics of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.
research Semidominant Inheritance in Epidermolytic Ichthyosis
Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.
research The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review
Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
research Outbreak of Thallium Poisoning Among Iraqi Patients
Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research The Effect of Parathyroid Hormones on Hair Follicle Physiology: Implications for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
research Hair Disorders in Autoimmune Diseases
Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Screening for Latent Infectious Disease in Patients with Alopecia Areata Before Initiating JAK Inhibitors Therapy: A Single-Center Real-World Retrospective Study
Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Beneficial Effect of Spironolactone on Androgenic Alopecia
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research Clinicopathologic Lessons in Distinguishing Cicatricial Alopecia: 7 Cases of Lichen Planopilaris Misdiagnosed as Discoid Lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research The Association Between Exercise and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Survey-Based Study
More exercise might link to hair loss, but other factors also matter.
research Concurrence of Giant Cell Arteritis in a Patient with De Quervain's Thyroiditis
Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata After Hepatitis C Virus Infection Treatment: A Case Report
A patient developed hair loss after hepatitis C treatment with sofosbuvir and ribavirin.
research Hair Biology and Nutritional Influences
Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Clinical Criteria
The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
research Risk Factors and Characterization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in Patients With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
research Hair and Nail Involvement in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research Serum Irisin: A Prognostic Marker for Severe Acne Vulgaris
Lower irisin levels in the blood may indicate more severe acne.
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 Bullous Lesions at Polyethylene Glycol Interferon-Alpha-2a Inoculation Site in a Hepatitis C Virus-Infected Subject
A patient developed a blister at the injection site after hepatitis C treatment.
research Rapidly Worsening Subcutaneous Edema in a Young Boy: A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
research Clinical Aspects and Spectrum of Illness of Toxic Shock Syndrome: Overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome progresses quickly, often involves multiple organs, and is linked to Staphylococcus aureus toxins, with treatment options available but diagnostic challenges remaining.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Acne as a Chronic Systemic Disease
Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.