Search

everythingexperts & clinicslearnfaqsresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

This study reported that alopecia areata mostly affects young Black African males, with very few associated pathologies observed in this population.

This review discusses various nail changes in alopecia areata and suggests that they may be more prevalent than previously recognized, impacting quality of life and potentially indicating disease progression.

This study found that intralesional corticosteroids remain the preferred treatment for alopecia areata with limited involvement, while platelet-rich plasma showed promise, particularly in children and extensive cases.

This article discusses the range of skin-related side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, including novel patterns emerging with targeted therapies, but does not report new clinical results.

The researchers reported that the facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index (fPLASI) more reliably and sensitively captured clinical improvement in facial psoriasis than the existing facial Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (fPASI).

This article reviews common dermatologic conditions seen in primary care, such as acne and skin cancer, but reports no new findings.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.

This article discusses various dermatology mnemonics that can aid in memory retention for medical learners, with no new clinical results presented.

This review addresses alopecia areata, emphasizing its autoimmune nature, unpredictable course, and lack of preventive or curative treatments, while noting standard and emerging therapies such as topical steroids and Janus kinase inhibitors.

This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.

This study found that patients with severe acne vulgaris had different systemic inflammatory indices and hematologic parameters compared to healthy individuals.

This review highlights that iron deficiency is a significant yet often overlooked contributor to the development of immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting that iron dysregulation may drive inflammation and metabolic imbalances in conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

The study found that systemic inflammatory markers were elevated in patients with severe alopecia areata compared to those with mild disease and healthy controls, and these markers decreased in patients who improved after JAK inhibitor therapy.

This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its primary features of ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new findings.

In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.

This study reports that even minimal improvements in SLE-related fatigue and skin symptoms are meaningful to patients, supporting the content validity of the FACIT-Fatigue scale for measuring these effects.

According to this study, individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Mauritius face significant emotional, social, and practical challenges, and the researchers emphasize the need for better public education, employer sensitivity, and support groups to improve patients' quality of life.

In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital, the researchers observed that alopecia areata was more prevalent in males aged 21-30, typically presenting as single patches, with anemia being the most common associated systemic condition and lichen planus the most associated dermatological condition.

This article reviews treatment options for Alopecia Areata, concluding that topical corticosteroids are effective for mild cases, while systemic therapies are advised for moderate to severe cases.

This review article highlights the complexity of treating folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of systemic antibiotics like rifampicin and clindamycin as common treatments, while also discussing promising novel therapies, including biological agents, that require further clinical trials to assess their effectiveness and safety.

This Delphi study found that moderate-to-severe alopecia areata in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye significantly impacts quality of life and highlights an unmet need for more effective treatments.

This review highlights the crucial role of histone modification in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting these epigenetic changes to improve management of conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

In this case study, a patient with long-standing androgenic alopecia and lupus showed a satisfactory response to treatment with oral and topical minoxidil after suboptimal outcomes with previous treatments.

This case report describes a 19-year-old male with systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with an unusual combination of mucinous nonscarring alopecia and papulonodular mucinosis, noted by mucin deposition in skin lesions, which responded partially to treatment with hydroxychloroquine and prednisolone.

This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed tuberculous lymphadenitis, highlighting the increased risk of TB in patients on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.

This case report describes a 21-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed tuberculous lymphadenitis, which was attributed to her compromised immune system from long-term immunosuppressive therapy.

This review examines the development of cardiovascular risk factors related to testosterone levels in PCOS women and reports no new clinical results.

This observational study concluded that anti-Ku antibodies do not specifically indicate any systemic autoimmune disease or associated clinical phenotype.

Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.