research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
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research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern - another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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 Cicatricial alopecia
Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
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 Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers
Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
research LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
research Treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responding to radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Skin manifestations of endocrine diseases
Hormone imbalances from endocrine diseases can cause various skin conditions that help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
research Book Reviews
Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
research ACUTE ZINC DEPLETION SYNDROME DURING PARENTERAL HYPERALIMENTATION
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Hair and nail involvement in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research Successful Hair Re-growth with Multimodal Treatment of Early Cicatricial Alopecia in Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin
OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
research Coexistence of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pulmonary neoplasia
A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
research Diagnostic challenges in determining alopecia areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has a worse prognosis than other types, with survival rates varying significantly based on subtype and organ involvement.
research General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Abstracts Presented at the 12th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 4-5, 2009, Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA, USA
Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Juxta-clavicular Beaded Lines-Reply
The document suggests more research is needed to understand skin conditions related to toothpaste and other treatments.
research SARS‐CoV‐2 & androgenic alopecia: exploring links!
Possible link between COVID-19 and hair loss; more research needed.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
research Hair follicles, their disorders and their opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Sebaceous gland loss and inflammation in scarring alopecia: A potential role in pathogenesis
Loss of sebaceous glands and inflammation may contribute to the development of scarring alopecia.
research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome
The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.