research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research Scar classification in cutaneous lupus erythematosus: morphological description
Early scar classification in lupus can improve treatment and patient outcomes.
research The distribution of melanocytes and the degradation of melanosomes in fetal hair follicles
Fetal hair follicles have melanocytes with melanosomes at different stages, which are broken down into pigment particles in keratinocytes.
research A Review of Metabolic Dysregulation in Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia: Exploring the Connections and Therapeutic Implications
Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus: diagnosis and therapeutic challenge
Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
research From Misdiagnosis to Targeted Therapy: A Case Report of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: April 2022
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
research Strange cutaneous abnormalities and polyposis in an Asiatic man
A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
research Retrospective study: the presence ofMalasseziain feline skin biopsies. A clinicopathological study
Malassezia in cat skin biopsies may indicate internal cancer.
research Hair(y) Matters in Melanoma Biology
The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
research Occipital Fibrosing Alopecia in a Young Male: A Case Report
A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
research 43367 Infantile Pacinian Neurofibroma: A Rare Neurogenic Tumor
A rare benign scalp tumor in an infant requires surgical removal.
research 175 Understanding immune privilege in an inducible mouse model of primary cicatrcial alopecia
The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
research Assessment of Vascular Circulation in Alopecia Areata Using the FMSF Technique
Women with alopecia areata have poor blood flow, possibly due to nerve inflammation.
research Dermoscopy of an osteonevus of N anta
Dermoscopy helps diagnose unusual skin lesions like osteonevus of Nanta and can prevent misdiagnosis of serious conditions.
research Keratinocyte Cytokine Networks Associated with Human Melanocytic Nevus Development
Keratinocyte cytokines and genetic variations influence the development of moles and skin pigmentation.
research A rare hair loss in children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
research Expression of Langerhans cell antigens in the hair follicles in alopecia areata
research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a review of literature
Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
research Unveiling a Shared Precursor Condition for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
research Bullous lesions in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus: A clinicopathologic study
Careful histologic examination is crucial to differentiate types of bullous lesions in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Non-scarring patchy alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus differs from that of alopecia areata
Hair loss in lupus is different from hair loss in alopecia areata and may indicate lupus activity.
research A Rare Case of Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Affecting a Female Child
A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.
research CD34 defines melanocyte stem cell subpopulations with distinct regenerative properties
CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.
research Self‐Healing Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia (sADTA ) Onset in Late Pregnancy
research Discoid lupus alopecia complicated by frontal fibrosing alopecia on a background of androgenetic alopecia
Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
research Diffuse hypotrichosis from early childhood
The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
research Left-sided excess of melanoma occurrence but not of other skin cancers: Additional evidence
Melanoma occurs more on the left side of the body, unlike other skin cancers.
research Lichen Planopilaris As Part of Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome: A Case Report of New Association
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.