April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Key skin cell regulators and gene organization changes are crucial for skin cell development and could help treat skin disorders.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
September 2022 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Nepalese patients with hair loss, especially women and those with androgenetic alopecia, experience a significant decrease in quality of life.
Scarring alopecia, a type of hair loss, is most common in females under 35, often caused by discoid lupus erythematosus and pseudopelade of Brocq. Skin punch biopsy and histopathology are key to identifying its cause.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are essential for controlling hair growth by affecting DNA demethylation and gene expression in mice.
Scalp lesions in discoid lupus are more common in women and linked to other autoimmune diseases.
March 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease.
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Diffuse hair loss significantly worsens quality of life for females, especially younger women and those with long-term hair loss.
December 2020 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” Trichoscopy effectively helps diagnose different types of hair loss in women.
November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bumps with stem cells might contribute to permanent hair loss by getting disconnected due to scarring.
October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Skin diseases have a small to moderate impact on the quality of life of patients in Goa, India.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitiligo patients are willing to pay the most for treatment, regardless of disease severity.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway is important for skin and hair development and skin cancer treatment, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
January 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Trichoscopy helps effectively tell apart different types of patchy hair loss in Egyptian patients.
August 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Skin issues like hair loss, rash, and sensitivity to sunlight are key signs of lupus activity.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences” Alopecia areata treatment should consider life quality and mental health, not just clinical results.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ixekizumab is effective and safe for patients who did not improve with etanercept treatment for psoriasis.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a niacinamide cream can improve life quality for breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Daylight photodynamic therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating actinic keratoses with minimal side effects.