research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
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research Minoxidil: Hope for the Bald?
Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
research Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia: Case Reports and Review
Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
research Case 7-2015
The conclusion of the case is not provided in the summary.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research Decreased Androgen Receptor Gene Methylation in Premature Pubarche: A Novel Pathogenetic Mechanism?
Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or with Finasteride Increases Physical Performance, Grip Strength, and Lean Body Mass in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
research Exogenous Testosterone or Testosterone with Finasteride Increases Bone Mineral Density in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Knowledge and Practice of Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Hair Loss Among Adult Population in Majmaah City, Saudi Arabia
Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
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.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research An Update on Medical Treatment Options for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
research Cutaneous Toxicities of New Treatments for Melanoma
New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
research Diabetes and Skin: A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Topical Minoxidil 5%
A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study
Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
research Dermal Mucin in Alopecia Areata: Tell-Tale Sign or Incidental Finding?
Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Mapping of a Novel Locus for Keratosis Follicularis Squamosa on Chromosome 7p14.3–7p12.1
A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
research Coexistence of Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia and Pulmonary Neoplasia
A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
research Acne in Children: Presentation and Treatment Overview
Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
research Cytokine-Targeted Treatment in Alopecia Areata - New Possibilities?
New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.
research A Computationally Inferred Regulatory Heart Aging Model Including Post-Transcriptional Regulations
Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting key genes and pathways, and suggesting miR-208a as a potential heart attack biomarker.
research New York Dermatological Society
The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research Pattern of Skin Disorders Across Age Groups
Skin infections and eczema were most common in all ages, acne in teens and young adults, and nutritional skin problems and infestations in children.