44 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses various genetic and acquired conditions associated with poliosis circumscripta and reports no new clinical results.
This case series observed that patients with persistent post-COVID-19 symptoms reported considerable improvement after using icosapent ethyl, suggesting potential therapeutic success warranting further research.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor presents two new cases of traumatic panniculitis with localized hypertrichosis and provides clinical considerations, but it does not report experimental findings.
February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This article reviews the clinical features, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing the need for enhanced understanding and early diagnosis, but reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article addresses the complexity of treating acne in female-to-male transgender adolescents undergoing testosterone therapy, highlighting concerns about co-administered treatments and their potential risks.
29 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes five patients who experienced hair loss with discomfort and scarring after undergoing salon hair relaxer treatments, regardless of whether 'lye' or 'no lye' products were used.
15 citations
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April 2017 in “Hormones” This review discusses the roles of glucocorticoids and glucocorticoid receptors, and it explores potential genetic and non-genetic causes of glucocorticoid resistance or hypersensitivity syndromes, reporting no new clinical results.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study reports that various skin conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis and urticaria, may indicate underlying alcohol dependency, emphasizing the importance of dermatologists recognizing these signs in patients.
36 citations
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March 2014 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study indicated that abnormal Bmp signaling in β-catenin gain-of-function mutants is associated with anorectal malformations, shedding light on potential mechanisms underlying these congenital conditions.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study examined the follicular unit density in the scalp and beard donor areas of Indian men undergoing hair restoration surgery, reporting mean densities of 78.2/cm² and 49.7/cm² respectively, and proposed guidelines for safe follicular unit extraction.
15 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, severe diffuse hair loss in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus was associated with distinct clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features, which improved alongside treatment of the underlying condition.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” This article explores the causes and associated syndromes of premature hair hypopigmentation, emphasizing a need for better understanding to guide individual patient education and treatment.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, zinc deficiency in mice was linked to disrupted hair cycles and impaired hair regrowth, which were reversed by zinc supplementation.
June 2011 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This review discusses different types of hair loss in women and suggests that addressing underlying health issues or stopping trigger medications can restore hair growth without additional intervention, but it reports no new results.
78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the use of biotin for hair and nail growth, noting clinical improvement in cases with existing pathologies, but concludes there is insufficient evidence supporting its benefits for healthy individuals.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of aplasia cutis congenita with hair collar signs and hemangioma, which may suggest neural tube defects, although imaging showed no bone or neural tissue abnormalities.
This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris compromised hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas after follicular unit transplantation, emphasizing the need for a biopsy if lichen planopilaris is suspected.
1 citations
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January 2006 This article reviews the pathophysiology and causes of androgen-mediated hair growth in hirsutism but does not report any clinical outcomes; treatment aspects are discussed separately.
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for alopecia patients, even those prone to edema.
23 citations
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August 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that feline superficial pyoderma was more prevalent in the dermatology-referral cats studied than previously reported, affecting mainly young cats with hypersensitivities and manifesting various lesion types.
35 citations
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September 2017 in “PubMed” This article reviews different types of alopecia, their diagnosis, and treatment options available in a family physician's practice, but it reports no new research findings.
32 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This study discusses the immune dysregulation observed in individuals with Down syndrome, highlighting their increased risk for autoimmune skin conditions, but does not yet clarify the molecular mechanisms behind this profile.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Pre-existing skin conditions and drug reactions are the main causes of exfoliative erythroderma.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” This case report highlighted two instances of bezoar disease: a massive gastric trichobezoar in a teenage girl and multiple gastrointestinal phytobezoars in an adult man, underscoring the importance of CT imaging for diagnosis and the effectiveness of surgical intervention for removing large or multiple bezoars.
31 citations
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This report describes two patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who developed acute hair loss on their limbs, revealing that the limb alopecia had similar histological features to scalp alopecia.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report describes three patients with distinct conditions who exhibited rectangular-patterned occipital alopecia areata associated with their respective medical cases.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This study found that cyclosporine-A might significantly increase the risk of cerebral venous and arterial thrombosis in patients with aplastic anemia.