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In this study, two cases of cutis verticis gyrata were associated with chronic traction alopecia due to tight hairstyles, highlighting the need to consider hairstyling history in diagnosis and management.

This case report details a 38-year-old woman in Sri Lanka diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus-associated protein-losing enteropathy, identified through hypoalbuminemia and EULAR criteria in a resource-limited setting.

This review details skin conditions in children and adolescents related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, emphasizing mask-related acne and various cutaneous manifestations linked to infection and vaccination, with most being mild or nonspecific.

This study found that microplastics on the Lebanese Mediterranean coast transport various organic and inorganic pollutants, posing threats to marine organisms and potentially human health.

This case study reports that zinc supplementation significantly improved the symptoms of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a 12-year-old boy, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment compliance.

This study found that methanolic extract of Cordia plathytyrsa increased testosterone levels in male rats but did not affect other evaluated metabolic parameters.

This case report highlights that uncommon ovarian tumors like sclerosal stromal tumors can cause hirsutism and virilization in postmenopausal women and lead to androgen secretion, despite typically being hormonally inactive.

This study found that protective measures against COVID-19, such as prolonged mask-wearing and frequent hand washing, were associated with skin issues, hair loss, and nail brittleness among participants in Iraq.

This study found that metformin significantly improved clinical and hormonal indices in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to pioglitazone, which also effectively controlled some symptoms.

This article reviews Ayurvedic concepts and treatments related to hair and reports no new clinical results.

This case report highlights a rare incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with sickle cell trait, emphasizing the need for awareness of autoimmune disease associations beyond sickle cell disease.

This case report describes a 24-month-old girl from Nigeria with idiopathic precocious puberty, emphasizing the financial barriers to necessary treatment in developing countries.

This narrative recounts a medical student's early experiences of confidence in diagnostics, transforming into a commitment to honesty and empathy in patient care after a challenging clinical encounter.

This study reported a 15% prevalence of tinea capitis among primary school children in Hyderabad, with various dermatophyte species identified as causative agents.

This study found that in women with PCOS in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, glucose homeostatic disorders were common, particularly among those with higher testosterone levels, suggesting the need for glucose disorder screening in this population.

In this study, dyslipidemia was found to be prevalent among young adult women with polycystic ovary syndrome in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, particularly characterized by increased triglycerides and decreased HDL-c levels.

This study found a significant association between lower serum ferritin levels and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age, particularly in cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.

This article reflects on the significant psychosocial effects of hair loss, emphasizing its impact on identity and urging medical professionals to treat it as a serious concern.

The document honored Yvonne, announced upcoming dermatology events, and introduced new journal editors.

This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.

This article discusses conventional and alternative treatments for hair loss but presents no new findings, highlighting concerns about the unknown long-term effects of approved drugs.

This report describes a case of HAIR-AN syndrome in a young woman, characterized by acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries, highlighting its rarity and multisystem nature.

This report presents the first known case of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis in an adult female in the authors' locality, responsive to oral fluconazole treatment.

Facelift surgery has evolved to focus on natural results and safety, with patient selection and postoperative care being key to success.

Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.

Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.

The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.

The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.

The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.