research Fox Fordyce Disease in a Prepubertal Girl
A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30 / 62 results 
research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Bubble Hair – A Possible Explanation for Its Distribution
Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
research Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus: Review on the Entity and Therapeutic Approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Physiologic Skin Changes Associated With Pregnancy
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
research Cosmetic Aspects of Pregnancy
Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.
research Predominant Expression of 5 Alpha-Reductase Type 1 in Pubic Skin from Normal Subjects and Hirsute Patients
The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
research Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Trends and Procedures for Male Patients
More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with nose jobs and hair transplants being popular, and choosing a qualified surgeon is important.
research Zoonotic Majocchi's Granuloma of the Vulva
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
research Follicular Contact Dermatitis Revisited: A Review Emphasizing Neomycin-Associated Follicular Contact Dermatitis
Neomycin is a common cause of follicular contact dermatitis, which is treated by avoiding the allergen and using creams.
research Geographic Tongue in Two Children with Nonpustular Psoriasis
Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
research Androgens and Human Hair Growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research Surgical Atlas: Primary Hypospadias Repair with Buccal Mucosa
Using buccal mucosa for hypospadias repair in children is effective and reduces complications.
research Current Standards in the Diagnostics and Therapy of Hair Diseases - Hair Consultation
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing hair diseases, and psychological support for patients is important.
research Recent Developments in Alopecias
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis in Children: An Indian Experience
Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
research Effects of Finasteride in Patients with Inflammatory Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: Case Report and Review of the Literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
research Transient Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia After Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil Treatment of Keloids
Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
research Surgical Management Of Scarring Alopecia
Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
research Hair and Nails
Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.
research Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
research Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation
Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2013
The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
research Androgen Metabolism as It Affects Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia
Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.