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.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in men: aetiology, diagnosis and management1
Chronic pelvic pain in men is common, but its cause is unknown and treatments are often ineffective.
research Label-free concurrent 5-modal microscopy (Co5M) resolves unknown spatio-temporal processes in wound healing
Co5M offers a new way to observe and understand wound healing without labels.
research Early Onset of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) in Pediatric Patients: An Underrecognized Diagnosis
research Health-related quality of life in adult Mediterranean women with polycystic ovary syndrome attending to a tertiary hospital: a case-control study.
Women with PCOS have worse physical health but similar mental health compared to those without PCOS.
research Metabolic pathway of Cis-UCA upon Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure using ¹H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, Molecular Docking and cell viability of human keratinocytes (HaCaT) cell lines
Cis-UCA can form new compounds without enzymes, and sulphide donors reduce its UVB-induced toxicity in skin cells.
research Quality of Life in Slovak Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study Using EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23
Slovak breast cancer survivors have moderate quality of life, with emotional and cognitive strengths but social and physical challenges, needing targeted support.
research Derivation and validation of the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus
The new SLICC criteria for diagnosing lupus are more sensitive and accurate than the old criteria.
research Generalized Program Slicing for Software Maintenance.
research JID VisualDx Quiz: February 2013
research Patient-reported outcome assessment and objective evaluation of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
The Hair Check tool can measure hair loss, but patients' own reports are more reliable for assessing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Signal Peptide-CUB-EGF-like Domain-Containing Protein 3 (SCUBE3): From Molecule to Therapy
SCUBE3 is a potential target for cancer and alopecia treatment but is challenging to target due to its varied roles.
research Health-related quality of life in adult Mediterranean women with polycystic ovary syndrome attending to a tertiary hospital: a case-control study.
Women with PCOS have lower physical health quality of life than those without.
research Antibacterial quaternary ammonium chitosan/carboxymethyl starch/alginate sponges with enhanced hemostatic property for the prevention of dry socket
The sponges effectively prevent dry socket by stopping bleeding and killing bacteria after tooth extraction.
research BUZZ : an essential gene for postinitiation root hair growth and a mediator of root architecture in Brachypodium distachyon
The BUZZ gene is important for root hair growth and overall root structure in the plant Brachypodium distachyon.
research International evidence‐based guideline on assessment and management of PCOS —A Nordic perspective
The guideline refines PCOS diagnosis, promotes a healthy lifestyle, reviews treatments, and stresses long-term follow-up.
research New insights into the functions of Cox-2 in skin and esophageal malignancies
Cox-2 significantly contributes to the development and progression of skin and esophageal cancers.
research AtCSLD3 and GhCSLD3 mediate root growth and cell elongation downstream of the ethylene response pathway in Arabidopsis
AtCSLD3 and GhCSLD3 genes enhance root growth and cell elongation in plants.
research 155 Exploring perceived quality of life in middle- to old-aged patients with inherited ichthyosis: a qualitative study
Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of cases from general practice
Most women with polycystic ovary syndrome were first diagnosed by their family doctor, who may need to record symptoms better and rely less on ultrasounds.
research Characteristics of central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia that developed in elderly compared with younger patients
Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
research Expanding the Availability of Scalp Cooling to All Patients at Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Insurance coverage for scalp cooling will make it more accessible to all chemotherapy patients.
research Efficacy of QR678 Neo® hair growth factor formulation for the treatment of hair loss in Covid‐19‐induced persistent Telogen Effluvium—A prospective, clinical, single‐blind study
QR678 Neo® hair growth treatment is effective for hair loss caused by Covid-19.
research The Rise of Medical Questionnaires in Telemedicine. Will they Initiate a Paradigm Shift in Medicine?
Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
research J. Cosmet. Sci., 158, 637–650 (November/December 2007) Use of quaternized cassia galactomannan for hair conditioning
Cassia HPTC is an effective hair conditioner, better than some traditional formulas.
research Differentiating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and androgenetic alopecia in african american men: report of three cases.
The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
research Enhancing Low-Light Sports Motion Images with Improved Bilateral Filtering and Auto MSRCR
The method greatly improves low-light sports images' quality and reduces artifacts.
research Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation meeting, May 2016: Progress towards the diagnosis, treatment and cure of primary cicatricial alopecias
The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
research CME examination for volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Development of a health-related quality of life questionnaire for women with androgenetic alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.