research Bridging gaps and cultivating care: a call for culturally competent dermatological education for ethnic hair
Dermatologists need better training on ethnic hair care to improve patient care and satisfaction.
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research Patchy presentation of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
research Implications of a Clinically Ignored Site of Acanthosis Nigricans: The Knuckles
Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
research Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study
The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.
research Pathologic Diagnosis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia on Horizontal Sections
Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.
research Hypertension and Cicatricial Hair Loss: Defining High Value Symptom Clusters within Reproductive Aging
Women with cicatricial hair loss may have a higher risk of hypertension.
research A Unique Case of Isolated Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate Secreting Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Case Report with Review of the Literature
A woman was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer that did not show usual hormone-related symptoms.
research Adult Onset Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism- a Cause of Secondary Amenorrhea
A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
research Curly hair: measured differences and contributions to breakage
Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis
Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
research Filaggrin mutations as an archetype for understanding the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis
Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
research Treatment-Refractory Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Responsive to a Novel Botanical Treatment
A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
research Eruptive vellus hair cysts treated with lactic acid: Case report and review of the literature
Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research Cetuximab-Associated Elongation of the Eyelashes
Cetuximab can cause eyelash growth, which is rare but manageable.
research Severe Insulin Resistance in a Pediatric Patient: Key Areas to Address in the Screening
The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.
research Dermatoscopic features of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
research "Grievances at the treatment she received": Harriet E. Wilson's Spiritualist Career in Boston, 1868-1900
Harriet E. Wilson had a challenging career as a spiritualist in Boston, facing competition and possible racism.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Antidepressants
Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.
research Executive Summary: Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2011 Update
Cardiovascular disease deaths decreased but still caused one-third of U.S. deaths in 2007, with high rates of hypertension, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.
research Clinical facts and curios
Swimming in Lake Malawi can lead to schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine might cause temporary hair loss, and certain drinks affect kidney stone risk.
research Factors affecting the severity of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae; current treatment options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research The effects of hair regrowth with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Two case reports
IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.
research Psychiatry, Medicine
Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Health Messages
The document reviewed various health-related books, focusing on abortion debates, medical conditions, and effective health communication.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Racial variations in COVID‐19 deaths may be due to androgen receptor genetic variants associated with prostate cancer and androgenetic alopecia. Are anti‐androgens a potential treatment for COVID‐19?
Genetic differences may affect COVID-19 deaths; anti-androgens could be potential treatment.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research The Ziering Whorl Classification of Scalp Hair
The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.