research Congenital Lipedematous Alopecia in a 6-Year-Old Asian Boy
A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch An infant with congenital micrognathia and upper airway obstruction was diagnosed as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome caused by a novel LMNA mutation: Case report and literature review
An infant with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had successful surgery to fix breathing issues caused by a new genetic mutation.
research Adult Acne
Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
research Giant congenital cerebriform pigmented nevus of scalp: case report
Complete removal of large scalp nevi is recommended to prevent complications.
research Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma with Tinea Capitis in Half-Siblings: Rare Phenomenon in Ichthyosis with Co-Existing Trichophyton rubrum Infection and Blocker Displacement Amplification for Mosaic Mutation Detection
Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
research Rare Association of Congenital Triangular Alopecia with Vitiligo
Congenital triangular alopecia and vitiligo can occur together, but treatment for one may not affect the other.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research T Cell Immunodeficiency, Congenital Alopecia, and Nail Dystrophy
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Precocious puberty in a 24 month old Nigerian girl: case report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Acne-Associated Syndromes
Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
research Marie‐Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis is a rare genetic condition causing sparse hair growth, requiring specific recognition for proper care.
research Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
research Modulating the stem cell niche for tissue regeneration
Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
research Localisation and regulation of cholesterol transporters in the human hair follicle: mapping changes across the hair cycle
Cholesterol transport in hair follicles decreases from growth to regression phase.
research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Thyroid Disorders
The document concludes that thyroid disorders in children require specific treatments and monitoring, and educational resources are available for further information.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: Is it always confined to fronto-temporal region?
Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
research Sequence and structure based assessment of non-synonymous SNPs in hypertrichosis universalis
Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
research Aplasia cutis congenita on lumbosacral area
A newborn girl has a rare skin condition with two ulcers on her buttock that are healing on their own.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Hormone therapy in acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Unexpected Autocrine Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.
research The proteomic profile of hair damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS affects women's hormones and metabolism, but can be managed with lifestyle changes and treatments.
research [Translated article] Keys to the Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Disorders: Part II
Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
research Dermatoses of pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Effects of Visible Light on the Skin†
Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
research Acne: Hormonal concepts and therapy
Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.