research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
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research Chronic urticaria versus dermatomyositis in a case of T- cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
The muscle damage was caused by T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia, not dermatomyositis.
research Multiscale spatial mapping of cell populations across anatomical sites in healthy human skin and basal cell carcinoma
The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
research Author response: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Huge Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors of the Scalp: Report of Six Cases
Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
research Hair growth control by innate immunocytes: Perifollicular macrophages revisited
Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
research Eosinophils in fibrous tracts and near hair bulbs: A helpful diagnostic feature of alopecia areata
Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
research The Association of Lacrimal Gland Inflammation with Alopecia Areata
Lacrimal gland inflammation and alopecia areata can happen together due to autoimmune issues.
research Unilateral widespread lichen planus following Blaschko's lines afterMycoplasma pneumoniaeinfection
An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
research Lupus panniculitis clinically simulating alopecia areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Alopecic Scalp Cysts Following Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
research Progranulin, a secreted tumorigenesis and dementia-related factor, regulates mouse hair growth
Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
research Reply to comment on: Pattern hair loss. Assessment of inflammation and fibrosis on histologic sections
The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report
A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
research Presence of mast cells and mast cell degranulation in scalp biopsies of telogen effluvium
The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
research Trichofolliculoma in Paediatric Age Group Boy: A Rare Case Report Highlighting Dermoscopic and Histopathological Findings
Trichofolliculoma should be considered in children with scalp nodules for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Multi-modal skin atlas identifies a multicellular immune-stromal community associated with disrupted cornification and specific T cell expansion in atopic dermatitis
A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
research Comorbidities in primary cicatricial alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Primary cicatricial alopecia is linked to various health issues, indicating broader systemic problems.
research Traumatic anserine folliculosis
Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a skin condition caused by friction, treatable with topical cream and avoiding trauma.
research Proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa in four cats
Topical 0.1% tacrolimus significantly improved ear infections in cats.
research Methods and models for the investigation ofthe uptake of nanoparticles into hair follicles
Nanoparticles can effectively enter hair follicles and stimulate immune responses, supporting potential transfollicular vaccination.
research Inducible ß-Catenin Activation and PTEN Inactivation Elicit Follicular Tumours, Not Papillomas: A Potential Paradigm for Trichilemmomas in Cowden’s Disease
Activating β-catenin and inactivating PTEN cause follicular tumors, not papillomas, similar to those in Cowden’s Disease.
research Acral lymphomatoid papulosis
A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.
research Follicular mucinous nevus: A possible new variant of mucinous nevus
Researchers found a potential new type of skin growth called follicular mucinous nevus.
research A Case of Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in Congenital Triangular Alopecia
A woman with a rare hair loss condition developed skin cancer in the bald area.
research Molluscum folliculitis after leg shaving
Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
research A Case of Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.
The girl's scalp infection healed well with terbinafine treatment.
research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma
Tinea capitis can be misdiagnosed as bacterial infection in adult women but is treatable with antifungal medication.