research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Males: Analysis of Time to Diagnosis and Disease Severity
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
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research O02 Ubiquitomics of CYLD-deficient skin tumours reveals dysregulation of hair follicle keratinocyte processes
CYLD deficiency in skin tumors disrupts hair follicle cell processes and protein secretion.
research Letter from the editor: Making sense of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Diagnosing and treating CCCA requires understanding multiple causes and using various diagnostic tools.
research Topical gabapentin and its relation to cutaneous innervation in symptomatic lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecia
Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research An ROS‐Scavenging Treg‐Recruiting Hydrogel Patch for Diabetic Wound Healing
The hydrogel patch helps heal diabetic wounds by releasing a healing agent in response to harmful molecules and improving skin regeneration.
research Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
research The necessity of investigations to clarify sex and racial disparities in pathophysiology of Long COVID
More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.
research Pre-/postbiopsy diagnosis concordance in women from an Afro-Caribbean population: Response to Douglas et al “Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study”
Biopsies matched initial diagnoses in 76.6% of black women with alopecia and led to treatment changes in 44% of cases.
research Lupus cutáneo crónico
The patient has Chronic Cutaneous Lupus, a skin condition causing plaques and hair loss.
research Navigating Hair Loss in Medical School: Experiences of 2 Young Black Women
Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
research Comorbidities in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a case–control study
Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia often have higher rates of metabolic, autoimmune, and atopic conditions, as well as anxiety and depression.
research The FRZB gene regulates hair follicle development in rabbits via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
The FRZB gene slows hair growth in rabbits.
research Cardiovascular risk in patients with scarring and nonscarring alopecias: Assessing the current state of evidence
People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
research Response to “Lack of association between comorbidities and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a retrospective cohort study of 153 patients”
The letter suggests that the study's comparison group might have affected the results and calls for larger, more detailed future research.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and the impact of wig prosthesis on patient quality of life: a case report with medical insurance appeal letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
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.
research An Unusual Case of Diarrhea, Dysgeusia, and Grainy and Nodular Mucosa
A 78-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly after treatment and remains symptom-free.
research O19 CYLD cutaneous syndrome tumours demonstrate increased NF-κB signalling and diminished collagen organisation.
Skin tumors with CYLD cutaneous syndrome show more NF-κB activity and less organized collagen.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A call for additional literature in the pediatric population
More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
research Identification of Distinct Immune Signatures and Chemokine Networks in Scalp Inflammatory Diseases
Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
research Structures of Get3d reveal a distinct architecture associated with the emergence of photosynthesis
Get3d protein helps maintain photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic bacteria.
research 178 Neutrophil elastase is critical in linear IgA bullous dermatosis in mice
CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
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 Pathological lesions associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations of dogs in Kitui County, Kenya
The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
research Unconventional haircare
Certain immune cells help hair growth by regulating iron in the skin.
research Diffuse Gastrointestinal Polyposis With Skin, Hair, and Nail Changes
A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly with immunosuppressive therapy.
research Response to Weinstein’s “Reply of Increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in Black patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.”
The authors maintain there is a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black patients, and call for more research on the topic.
research 547 CDK9 Kinase Activation in Association with AFF1-SEC Initiate Epidermal Progenitor differentiation
NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
research 545 Skin Organoids derived from NCSTN mutated patient-induced pluripotent stem cells recapitulate Hidradenitis Suppurativa pathogenic hallmarks
Skin organoids with NCSTN mutation show changes in hair follicle development and higher inflammation, key features of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.