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research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: Rare Presentation of Polyomavirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients
Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
research Prevention of Alopecia in Medical and Interventional Chemotherapy Patients
Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Histopathology of non-scarring alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Hair counts in scalp biopsy of males and females with androgenetic alopecia compared with normal subjects
AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
research Giant Cells in Male Pattern Alopecia: a Histologic Marker and Pathogenetic Clue
Giant cells found in some male pattern baldness cases may help diagnose it and suggest hair is mistakenly seen as foreign by the body.
research Viral-associated trichodysplasia spinulosa: a case with electron microscopic and molecular detection of the trichodysplasia spinulosa-associated human polyomavirus
A rare skin condition was confirmed to be associated with a specific virus in a young girl.
research How to Discern Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides From Follicular Mucinosis Using a Pediatric Case
It's important to understand the differences between FMF and PFM in children.
research The Role of Sex and Gender in Dermatology - From Pathogenesis to Clinical Implications
Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
research Alopecia Mucinosa: Report of a Case and Review
Alopecia mucinosa can be treated successfully with minocycline.
research 178 Association of melanoma mortality rates and geographic density of dermatology and hematology-oncology specialists
More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.
research 181 Association of demographic and hospital characteristics with emergency department visits due to sunburn
Young, lower-income men are more likely to visit the emergency department for severe sunburns, especially in the summer and on weekends.
research 179 Allergy patterns in a florida-based private practice dermatology office
Allergens show specific patterns related to season, gender, and age, which can help in developing allergy avoidance plans.
research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research 448 Challenges of securing insurance approval for oral tofacitinib treatment of alopecia areata: A multi-institutional retrospective review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa and associated factors: Still unsolved problems
The study suggests smoking is common in HS patients but its role is unclear, and more research is needed to understand HS causes.
research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
research Drug Eruptions
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
research Table of Contents
research Medications
Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
research Cetuximab-induced hypertrichosis of the scalp and eyelashes
A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
research Crohn's Ileocolitis Presenting as Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
research C002 Vasculitis: A differential diagnostic approach
The document concludes that corticosteroids effectively treat vasculitis allergica in over 90% of cases, with long-term kidney issues being the main adverse outcome.
research C003 Histopathology of the alopecias
Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
research Lymphocytic mural folliculitis and pancreatic carcinoma in a cat
Lymphocytic mural folliculitis in cats might be an early sign of pancreatic cancer.
research Trends in Human Hair Growth and Alopecia Research
The book reveals diverse patterns of hair growth in different species and advancements in hair and alopecia research.