research Case 33-2015
The woman's surgery lowered her testosterone and improved scalp hair loss but did not change her excessive body hair.
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research Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use
Daily use of antifungal shampoo can hide symptoms and make it hard to diagnose fungal scalp infections.
research Study of the behaviour of lesional and nonlesional skin of canine recurrent flank alopecia transplanted to athymic nude mice
Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
research Mobile phone app from NHS "hack day" is set to transform handovers and task lists
FFA can be mistaken for rosacea, requiring specific treatment for accurate diagnosis and management.
research A woman with focal alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
research Role of Dermal Melanocytes in Cutaneous Pigmentation of Stasis Dermatitis
Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
research A case of systemic mastocytosis - an ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study of the dermal mast cells in relation to activation of the epidermal melanin unit
Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.
research Telogen Effluvium
The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research The Use of Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis of Dermatoses of the Scalp
Non-invasive imaging techniques improve scalp condition diagnosis and patient quality of life.
research Misdiagnoses of Hair and Scalp Disorders in Adult Patients With Skin of Color
Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders is common in patients with skin of color, highlighting the need for better training and evaluation.
research Sorafenib-Induced Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris-like Eruption: A Case Report
Sorafenib can cause rare skin reactions, but treatment can continue with additional care.
research Angiosarcoma of the Scalp Mimicking an Inflammatory Scarring Alopecia and Diagnosed on Horizontal Histologic Sections
Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
research Lichen Sclerosus of the Labial Mucosa: A Case Report and Literature Review
Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
research Steatocystoma Multiplex
Steatocystoma multiplex causes recurring skin cysts and needs early recognition for better management.
research Dermoscopic findings and comparison of usefulness of longitudinal versus transversal sections in the histological diagnosis of alopecia X
Transversal biopsy sections are better than longitudinal sections for diagnosing alopecia X.
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 Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.
research Hair and Nail Conditions: Alopecia Evaluation.
Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
research The development of portal hypertension and liver failure on the background of long-term intake of vitamin A in a young woman. Case report
A young woman got liver damage from taking too much vitamin A for two years.
research Acute telogen effluvium triad after resolution
The conclusion is that three signs can help diagnose hair loss after it happens, potentially avoiding more invasive tests.
research Lupus Eritematosus Sistemik pada Pria
Men with systemic lupus erythematosus often have more severe symptoms but can respond well to treatment.
research A guide to distinguish alopecia areata from other hair loss diseases presenting similar clinical manifestations
The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
research Solitary fibrofolliculoma: a retrospective case series review over 18 years
The conclusion is that surgical removal of solitary fibrofolliculoma is effective with no relapses, and diagnosis requires a biopsy due to varied symptoms.
research Acute Hair Loss 3 Years after Bone Marrow Transplant
A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.
research Description and characterization of a hair coat disorder in schipperkes
The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
research 455 Molecular correlation with clinical outcomes in an open label clinical trial of oral tofacitinib in patients with alopecia areata
Tofacitinib helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow hair and changes in immune cells were linked to the treatment's effectiveness.
research Role of direct immunofluorescence on outer root sheath of hair follicle in monitoring disease activity of pemphigus vulgaris
Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss
The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
research Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with no cure, but various treatments exist that require personalized approaches.