research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Bio-Monitoring of Air Quality Using Leaves of Tree and Lichens in Urban Environments
Tree leaves and lichens can effectively indicate air pollution levels in cities.
research Undead Blond Hair in the Victorian Imagination: The Hungarian Roots of Bram Stoker’s "The Secret of the Growing Gold"
Stoker's story changed a Hungarian folktale to reflect Victorian racial fears.
research Engineered exosomes and composite biomaterials for tissue regeneration
Exosomes show promise for future tissue regeneration.
research The Invisible Threat to Hair and Scalpfrom Air Pollution
Air pollution can damage hair and scalp, causing hair loss and inflammation.
research Air pollution and skin diseases: Adverse effects of airborne particulate matter on various skin diseases
Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Cutaneous reactions to recombinant cytokine therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Psoriasis treatment in difficult locations: scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Hair colouring, permanent styling and hair structure
Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases
Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
research Tumour regression predicts higher risk of sentinel node involvement in thin cutaneous melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
research Xenobiotica-metabolizing enzymes in the skin of rat, mouse, pig, guinea pig, man, and in human skin models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
research A primer on cosmetics
Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.
research Hyperplasia of the Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Is the Primary Histopathologic Abnormality in Lipedematous Scalp
Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.
research Apremilast treatment of atopic dermatitis and other chronic eczematous dermatoses
Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.
research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research Porokeratotic adnexal ostial naevus: review on the entity and therapeutic approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Consensus on the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
research A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Various Topical Treatment Modalities for Alopecia Areata
Steroids are the best treatment for Alopecia Areata with few side effects.
research Camouflage technique for alopecia areata: What is a patient to do?
The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
research NON-PSORALEN TREATMENT OF VITILIGO. PART II. LESS COMMONLY USED AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPIES
Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
research New changes in pregnancy and lactation labelling: Review of dermatologic drugs
The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.
research Cutaneous Blood Flow.
Laser Doppler velocimetry is a valuable noninvasive tool for skin blood flow research in dermatology.
research Adalimumab‐induced scalp psoriasis with severe alopecia
Stopping adalimumab and starting methotrexate with topical treatments improved the woman's scalp psoriasis and hair regrew.