research The Etiology and Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
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research Multiple Minute Digitate Hyperkeratosis
The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
research Abnormal Inner Root Sheath of the Hair Follicle in the Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome: An Ultrastructural Study
Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research A Systematic Review of Dermatologic Manifestations Among Adult Patients With COVID-19 Diagnosis
COVID-19 patients often have skin issues like chilblain-like lesions and rashes, which can help in early diagnosis and sometimes indicate severe illness.
research Horizontal and Vertical Sections of Scalp Biopsy Specimens from Dermatomyositis Patients with Scalp Involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Chronic Erythematous Plaques Around The Ears
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia in an African American Woman
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.
research Beard Involvement in a Man with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: February 2018
Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Refractory Dermatomyositis–Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome and Response to Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
research Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A New Diagnostic Method of Lichen Planopilaris
LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
research Areata-Like Lupus as a Clinical Manifestation of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica With Concomitant Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Patient With Maple Syrup Urine Disease
MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
research Systemic Scleroderma and Lupus Panniculitis with Atypical Clinical Features: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Folliculotropic Non-Alopecic Secondary Syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Maculopapular Rash Upon Antibiotic Therapy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate caused a rare skin rash in a rheumatoid arthritis patient, which resolved after stopping the drug.
research Contact Dermatitis Associated with Alopecia and Hyperpigmentation
Avoiding allergens can improve skin and hair conditions in adults with allergic reactions.
research Macrophage Activation Syndrome in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A patient with lupus experienced a condition where their immune cells became overactive.
research Elastic Tissue in Scars and Alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research BH03: Systemic Sclerosis and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Novel Combination of Scarring Alopecia
A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Lichen Planopilaris in Women: A Retrospective Review at Mayo Clinic (1992-2016)
Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
research Diagnostic Accuracy Measures for Vertical and Transverse Scalp Biopsies in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
research Elastic Staining Versus Fluorescent and Polarized Microscopy in the Diagnosis of Alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate
A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
research Case Report: Rowell Syndrome-Like Flare of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Following COVID-19 Infection
COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
research A Previously Undescribed Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome in a Cat with Thymoma
Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19
COVID-19 can cause various skin symptoms, including rashes and lesions, which often appear early and can help in timely diagnosis.