research This month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultsresearch Is hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa detectable using hair samples?
Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.
research THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGES IN POLYAUTOIMMUNITY: ANIFROLUMAB FOR LUPUS ERYTHEMATODES IN OVERLAPPING AUTOIMMUNE SYNDROMES
Anifrolumab may help improve symptoms in patients with overlapping autoimmune diseases.
research 284 Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
research SP0227 Case 1 Presentation: Arthritis, Lupus and More. Rhupus or Polyautoimmunity?
Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is very challenging.
research Management of Serious Adverse Events Following Deoxycholic Acid Injection for Submental and Jowl Fat Reduction: A Systematic Review and Management Recommendations
Proper management and preventative measures can reduce serious adverse events from deoxycholic acid injections for fat reduction.
research Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.
Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
research Herpes Zoster Development After Intraarticular Sodium Hyaluronate Injection
A patient got Herpes zoster after a knee injection, possibly due to the injection's trauma, but more evidence is needed.
research LOP11
The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: retrospective case-control study of 54 patients from a tertiary care center
CCCA mainly affects Black women and is linked to high-tension hairstyles, heating tools, chemical relaxants, and genetics.
research Acitretin-Altered Squamous Cell Carcinoma
research Neonatal Ichthyosis and Sclerosing Cholangitis Syndrome
NISCH syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting skin and liver, with variable symptoms and limited treatment options.
research Clouston’s Syndrome-A Case Report
Clouston syndrome causes issues with teeth, hair, nails, and skin, and has no cure, but recognition has improved.
research Oclacitinib Treatment and Surgical Management in a Case of Periocular Eosinophilic Furunculosis and Vasculitis with Secondary Eyelid Fusion in a Diabetic Cat
Oclacitinib effectively treated a diabetic cat's severe skin issues without raising glucose levels, and surgery fixed eyelid fusion.
research New-Onset Gastrointestinal Polyposis
A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
research Acute chylous peritonitis due to idiopathic pancreatitis mimicking acute appendicitis
A man thought to have appendicitis actually had a rare pancreas-related condition.
research Ophiasis Alopecia Areata in a Patient With Spondyloarthritis on Secukinumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Secukinumab can cause hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.
research 54767 Involvement of Calcinosis Cutis in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
Early intervention is important for limited systemic sclerosis patients due to higher pain and ulceration risks.
research Management of comorbid Crohn's disease and alopecia universalis with upadacitinib and oral minoxidil.
Upadacitinib and oral minoxidil improved Crohn's disease and hair regrowth in a patient.
research Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens in an 18-Year-Old Aboriginal Canadian Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature
The article concludes that careful examination is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of a rare scalp condition in an Aboriginal Canadian teenager.
research 43303 Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
Alopecia, especially androgenic, may increase cardiovascular risk, but more research is needed.
research An X-traordinary stroke
Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
research Paired Ear Creases of the Helix (PECH): A Possible Physical Sign
Ear creases might indicate heart disease risk, needing more research.
research Alopecia universalis unter Adalimumabtherapie bei einer Patientin mit rheumatoider Arthritis
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis lost all her hair during adalimumab treatment, and stopping the drug didn't help.
research Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with alopecia totalis and Sjögren syndrome
Recognizing the link between certain autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions can improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Successful Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata Universalis and Psoriatic Arthritis, But Not of Plaque Psoriasis with Tofacitinib in a Young Woman
Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
research Discordant phenotype in monozygotic twins with mosaic trisomy 12p in lymphocytes
Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
research Novel ABCD1 Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research Unravelling thyroid dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: History matters
Thorough history taking is crucial for diagnosing hypothyroidism in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
research Advances in the treatment of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, a look towards the repositioning of drugs
Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.