research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Disturbance of Immune Microenvironment in Androgenetic Alopecia Through Spatial Transcriptomics
Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
research Immune Niches for Hair Follicle Development and Homeostasis
Immune cells are crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
research Contents
The issue concluded that various skin conditions have different effective treatments and factors influencing them.
research A Comprehensive Review of Acne Vulgaris
Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
research Molecular Modeling of Hair Keratin/Peptide Complex: Using MM-PBSA Calculations to Describe Experimental Binding Results
Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
research Identification of a Novel Heterozygous Mutation in the First Japanese Case of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
research Dose-Response Relationship of Therapeutic Oxygen: More Is Not Necessarily Better and May Be Inferior to No Supplemental Oxygen – Part 2: Implications and Consequences
More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.
research An Overview of Alopecia Areata: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
research Case Presentation: Catastrophic Decrease in Measured Oxygen Saturation Associated with Venovenous Bypass During Liver Transplantation
Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.
research Vitamin D Status Assessment: Lack of Correlation Between Serum and Hair 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Levels in Healthy Young Adults
Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 5% and Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Versus Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Monotherapy in Non-Segmental Vitiligo
The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
research Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Structural Investigation on Damaged Hair Keratin Treated with α,β-Unsaturated Michael Acceptors Used as Repairing Agents
Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
research Whole Brain Radiotherapy With Partial Hair-Sparing Technique: A Feasibility Study
Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
research Alopecias
The document discussed hair loss causes and treatments but didn't give a final summary.
research Procyanidin B-2 Extracted from Apples Promotes Hair Growth: A Laboratory Study
Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
research Roles of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Epidermal and Hair Follicle Development, Homeostasis, and Cancer
The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
research Topical Minoxidil Useful in 18% of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study of 430 Cases
Using minoxidil lotion for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia has limited success and should be evaluated carefully.
research Utilization of Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue to Differentiate Ovarian from Adrenal Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women
GnRH analogue can help diagnose ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women when scans don't show the cause.
research Anti-Androgens May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study of 77 Hospitalized Men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
research Teriflunomide: A Novel Oral Treatment for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
research Alopecia Universalis Under Adalimumab Therapy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis lost all her hair during adalimumab treatment, and stopping the drug didn't help.
research Anxiety and Depression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often have higher levels of anxiety and depression, especially if they live in rural areas, have less education, don't have children, are over 30, or are obese.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Mucosal TLR5 Activation Controls Healthspan and Longevity
Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.