research What microbes live in the human hair follicle and what is their role?
Different tiny organisms live in human hair follicles and can affect both health and skin conditions, including acne and hair loss.
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research Lipedematous alopecia with mucinosis: report of the first case in Taiwan
Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
research Localization of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in middle ear cholesteatoma
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae induced by oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause painful skin bumps and scarring in some people.
research Patchy hair loss over the leg: a case of primary follicular mucinosis
A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
research Follicular mucinous nevus: A possible new variant of mucinous nevus
Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
research Arthroderma vanbreuseghemiiinfection in three family members with kerion and tinea corporis
A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
research Malassezia and the Asian menopausal skin
Menopause-related skin changes may increase fungal infections and inflammation.
research 0877 Activated wound phenotype and microbial dysbiosis are driven by AhR suppression in hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels
Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
research Follicular mucinosis associated with pregnancy
Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
research Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia: unique histopathological findings in skin lesions
The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
research Alterations in the Hair Follicle Bacteriome and Mycobiome in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study of 72 Patients and 24 Healthy Controls
Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.
research Morbihan disease and extrafacial lupus miliaris disseminatus faceie: a case report
A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
research Dermal mucin in alopecia areata – tell tale sign or incidental finding?
Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A young cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research Kerion: an unusual presentation in the otolaryngology department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
research Causal relationship between gut microbiota and androgenic alopecia A mendelian randomization analysis
Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.
research Roles of gut microbiota in androgenetic alopecia: insights from Mendelian randomization analysis
Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
research Prominent follicular mucinosis with diffuse scalp alopecia resembling alopecia areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Milia may originate from the outermost layers of the hair bulge of the outer root sheath: A case report
Milia may come from the outer part of the hair follicle.
research Study ofDemodexmites: Challenges and Solutions
The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
research Morphological Changes of Meibomian Glands in Men With Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Men with benign prostate hyperplasia have more meibomian gland loss and tear film problems.
research Giant Rhinophyma
A woman's large nose growth was initially misdiagnosed, but later confirmed to be giant rhinophyma after full removal and examination.
research Malassezia Folliculitis versus Truncal Acne Vulgaris (Clinical and Histopathological Study)
Malassezia Folliculitis and truncal acne are different conditions requiring different treatments.
research Eccrine Duct Dilation as a Marker of Cicatricial Alopecia
Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
research Diagnosis
Carbuncles and other skin infections need specific treatments, and preventing nasal colonization can stop recurring infections.
research Follicular induction and CK20+ Merkel cells overlying cutaneous focal mucinosis
Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
research Host-microbiome interactions and recent progress into understanding the biology of acne vulgaris
Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
research Keratinisation status and cytokeratins of the human Meibomian gland epithelium
Hyper-keratinisation in Meibomian glands contributes to gland dysfunction.
research Depositing α-mangostin nanoparticles to sebaceous gland area for acne treatment
α-mangostin nanoparticles improved acne with minimal irritation.