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research 20th Annual Symposium of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology, 11-12 November 2005, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
research P‐59 Three cases of opportunistic dermatoses associated with internal diseases in cats
Cats with internal diseases can develop skin issues that may require specific treatments.
research Cutaneous Drug Reaction Case Reports
In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
research [Clinical significance of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone metabolism in women].
Antiandrogens and finasteride may help treat excess hair and hair loss in women.
research Association of Spironolactone Use With Risk of Cancer
Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.
research Alterations in Hair Follicle Morphology and Hair Shaft Production After Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
research Thermographic Follow-up of a Mild Case of Herpes Zoster
Thermography matched the patient's pain levels in a shingles case and might help diagnose shingles without a rash.
research DETERMINATION OF PERMEATION PATHWAY OF GENTAMICIN INTO PIG’S EAR SKIN
Gentamicin penetrates pig skin better through open hair follicles than blocked ones.
research The Impact of Medical Terminology in Self-Triage Decision-Making
Using complex medical terms can make people want to seek medical help faster.
research Trichoscopic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Topical Stemoxydine for Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Pre–Post Single‐Arm Exploratory Study
Topical Stemoxydine improves hair density in androgenetic alopecia with few side effects.
research Emerging pharmacotherapies and regenerative solutions for promoting hair growth for androgenetic alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more testing for effectiveness and safety.
research Assessment of Multidimensional Health Care Parameters Among Adults in Japan for Developing a Virtual Human Generative Model: Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study
The study aims to create a model to predict health attributes using diverse health data from Japanese adults.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Clinico-Epidemiological Aspects of Cutaneous Lesions in Injecting Drug Users Visiting an Oral Substitution Therapy Centre: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most injecting drug users in the study had hepatitis C and skin problems, which moderately affected their quality of life.
research Sparse hair in a female toddler
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
research Dermatologic therapy: December 1986 to December 1987
Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
research Multiple Trichofolliculomas Mimicking Multiple Trichoepitheliomas
Multiple trichofolliculomas can look like multiple trichoepitheliomas on the face.
research Diffuse hypotrichosis from early childhood
The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
research Hypotrichosis congenita of Marie Unna
A 54-year-old woman experienced progressive hair loss starting in adolescence, leading to sparse scalp hair and almost no eyebrows or eyelashes.
research Congenital hypotrichosis due to short anagen
Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
research Familial hypotrichosis of the scalp. Autosomal dominant inheritance in four generations.
A family had a genetic condition causing hair loss on the scalp, passed down through four generations.
research BH15 Nonsyndromic hypotrichosis: a rare case of congenital hypotrichosis 15 and management with minoxidil
Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
research Hair: more than just an appendage
A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
research Monilethrix: Beaded hair and hypotrichosis in a child
A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research A rare cause of irrevocable childhood alopecia feigning alopecia universalis: Atrichia congenita with papular lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Clinicopathological insights into the phenotypic variation of autosomal recessive hypotrichosis/wooly hair by c.736T>A LIPH mutation
The conclusion is that the variation in hair thinness in patients is mostly due to the amount of underdeveloped hairs, and treatments that thicken fine hairs might work for those with mild to severe conditions.
research Inherited Hairlessness: A Case Study of Familial Congenital Atrichia
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
research Congenital Hypotrichosis in Japanese White Strain (JW-NIBS) Rabbits.
A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.