research Melanocortin receptor type 2 (MC2R, ACTH receptor) expression in patients with alopecia areata
Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
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research Anatomic location of primary melanoma: Survival differences and sun exposure
Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
research Vitiligo as a Reaction to Topical Treatment with Diphencyprone
Diphencyprone treatment for alopecia areata can cause vitiligo in some patients.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus: diagnosis and therapeutic challenge
Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.
research Syphilitic Alopecia Through the Dermoscope: A Series of two Cases
Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
research A Congenital Hair Defect: Trichoschisis With Alternating Birefringence and Low Sulfur Content
research An Uncommon Presentation of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting As Annular, Non-scarring Alopecia on the Scalp
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.
research Significance of Dermoscopy in Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: Review of Twenty Cases
Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.
research Papular Acantholytic Dyskeratosis of the Vulva: A Case Report and Literature Review
Papular acantholytic dyskeratosis of the vulva is a rare, benign skin condition that can be managed conservatively.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
research Recurrent facial microcystic adnexal carcinoma and hair transplantation on scar site
Complete surgical removal and regular check-ups are essential for treating a rare skin cancer, and hair transplant can help fix scars from cancer surgery.
research Polarized Microscopy as a Helpful Tool to Distinguish Chronic Nonscarring Alopecia From Scarring Alopecia
Polarized microscopy is a quick and free method to correctly identify types of hair loss.
research Hypotrichosis and nail dysplasia: A novel hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
A 3-year-old girl has a rare condition causing sparse hair and nail issues, with minimal improvement from treatment.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research New-onset Majocchi’s granuloma in two kidney transplant recipients under tacrolimus treatment
Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Folliculitis Decalvans With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Dark Phototype: Presentation of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
research Verrucous hemangioma leg: A challenging birthmark
A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
research Clinical Snippets
Some cells may slow melanoma growth, a protein could affect skin pigmentation, a gene-silencing method might treat hair defects, skin bacteria changes likely result from eczema, and a defensin protein could help treat multiple sclerosis.
research White and yellow dots as new trichoscopic signs of severe female androgenetic alopecia in dark skin phototypes
White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
research Cirmcumscribed juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris in a 5-year-old-girl treated with topical keratolytic and steroid
A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
research Clinical evaluation of postoperative pressure‐induced alopecia using a hand‐held dermatoscope
A hand-held dermatoscope helped differentiate between pressure-induced alopecia and alopecia areata in a young patient, who then experienced hair regrowth within a month.
research Nevus Lipomatosus Superficialis With Dilated Hair Follicles
Accurate diagnosis of NLS with dilated hair follicles is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions.
research INTERACTION OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE, MELATONIN, CYCLIC AMP AND CYCLIC GMP IN THE CONTROL OF MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO
α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.
research Rapid hair depigmentation in patient treated with pazopanib
Pazopanib treatment caused rapid hair color loss, possibly indicating its effectiveness.
research Identification of somatic and germline mosaicism for a keratin 5 mutation in epidermolysis bullosa simplex in a family of which the proband was previously regarded as a sporadic case
The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
research CDH3 Mutation in Saudi Arabia: A Case of Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.
research Case report: Dermatosis neglecta mimicking pemphigus foliaceus in association with obsessive–compulsive disorder
Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
research A syndrome of congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, myopathy and anemia in dizygotic twin sisters
The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
research A case of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis
The document reports a rare case of ECCL with a new association with optic disc colobomas.
research Micropigmentation
Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.