research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
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research Management of tinea capitis in childhood
To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
research The influence of interferon on healthy and diseased skin
Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
research Diseases of the skin. Drug ill effects on the skin.
All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
research The Potential Application of Exosomes as Therapeutic Agents, Carriers, and Biomarkers in Skin Diseases
Exosomes could revolutionize skin disease treatment and healing.
research Index of Suspicion
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
research Autoimmunity and clinical pathology amelioration in SLE by Dexamethasone primed Mesenchymal Stem Cell derived conditioned media
Dexamethasone-primed stem cell media shows promise in treating lupus by reducing symptoms and inflammation.
research GPX4 mRNA levels in the PMNs are negatively correlated with autoantibody production, disease activity and lupus alopecia in SLE
Lower GPX4 mRNA levels are linked to higher disease activity and symptoms in lupus patients.
research THE RELATION BETWEEN VITILIGO AND OTHER AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
research Genome-wide association study of skin complex diseases
Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Alopecias
The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
research Concentrated growth factor therapy as cosmetic treatment in discoid lupus erythematosus
CGF therapy may help hair regrowth and improve scars in DLE patients.
research Multifocal alopecia of the scalp, axillae, and body
A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
research The role of autologous micrografts injection from the scalp tissue in the treatment of COVID‐19 associated telogen effluvium: Clinical and trichoscopic evaluation
Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
research Patient and Clinician‐Reported Outcomes and Adherence to Calcipotriene/Betamethasone Dipropionate PAD‐Cream in Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis in Adults: An Interim Analysis of the PRO‐SCALP Study
The cream effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and quality of life, with high patient satisfaction.
research Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Patchy Alopecia: A Discussion of Alopecia Associated With Lupus Erythematosus
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
research Dermoscopic findings in scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis; Two new signs; Signet ring vessel and hidden hair
Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Coexisting with Lupus Erythematosus: Poor Response to Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
research Widespread and eruptive comedonal lesions with alopecia
A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
research Recurrent pruritic polymorphic lesions associated with weight loss
A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
research The role of the scalp biopsy in the evaluation of alopecia
A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
research A Case Report of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Mimicking Skin Infection
Discoid lupus erythematosus can be mistaken for a skin infection, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
research Massive Pilomatrixoma of the Scalp: A Case Report
A large scalp tumor was removed from an elderly woman, who was later diagnosed with schizophrenia.
research Subtle Trichilemmal Carcinoma of Neck Initially Misdiagnosed as Benign Cyst and Ultimately Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp in a Patient With Vitiligo Successfully Treated With Topical Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
research Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) with autoimmune thyroid dysfunction (AITD) as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of the literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research A comedonal variant of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Case report and literature review
Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus causes scarring, hair loss, and skin discoloration, especially on sun-exposed areas.
research Application of Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Trichoscopy (UVFT) in Hair and Scalp Diseases
UVFT helps diagnose hair and scalp diseases by showing different fluorescence patterns.