research ‘Plica neuropathica’: Matting of Hair
A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Structural changes in hair follicles and sebaceous glands of hairless mice following exposure to sulfur mustard
Sulfur mustard damages hair follicles and sebaceous glands in mice.
research Linear Lichen Planopilaris of the Face: Case Report and Review
A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
research Hair Casts and Cutaneous Spicules in Multiple Myeloma
Hair casts and cutaneous spicules can be signs of multiple myeloma.
research Morphological, molecular and histopathological identification of Sarcoptes scabieiinfection in a goat herd at Goa, India
Sarcoptes scabiei caused mange in Goa goats, but they fully recovered with treatment.
research Discoid lupus erythematosus presenting with cysts, comedones, and cicatricial alopecia on the scalp
The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
research Follicles, fungi and scalp conditions
Malassezia yeast plays a key role in dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research A forgotten and hidden disease
The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Acute and Chronic Biotin Deficiencies in the Monkey (Macaca Mulatta)
Biotin deficiency in monkeys causes fur and skin issues, but 20 μg of biotin daily can prevent or cure it.
research The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy
The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
research Alopecia induced in young mice by exposure to excess dietary zinc
Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
research Aging in the sebaceous gland
Sebaceous glands age due to genetic and environmental factors, affecting sebum production and composition.
research 42025 Healthy Scalp is a Healthy Hair: A Clinical Approach to Kinky Hair Care Routine of Kids
This study evaluated a hair care routine designed for children with kinky hair, aged 3-6 years, over 28 days. The products tested included shampoo, conditioner, and combing cream, focusing on scalp health rather than just hair beauty. Results showed a 50% reduction in product residue and significant improvement in desquamation for all participants who initially had it. The regimen maintained scalp health parameters such as barrier integrity, pH, and hydration, and significantly reduced Malassezia globosa, a fungus linked to desquamation, without disrupting overall microbiome diversity. The products were deemed safe and effective for maintaining a healthy scalp.
research Hair greying in castrated mice
Removing hair from mice without reproductive glands led to grey hair, possibly helping to understand greying in aging.
research Concurrent Lichen Planopilaris and Female Androgenic Alopecia in Skin of Color: A Case Series.
Thorough scalp exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions in people with skin of color.
research FC‐9 Coat funk in Alaskan malamutes
More research is needed to understand coat funk in Alaskan malamutes.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat
The cat died from a hard-to-treat fungal infection despite various treatments.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris: a rare inflammatory dermatosis
An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
research Clinical and Trichoscopic Graded Live Visual Scale for Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia, showing increased vellus hairs, empty follicles, and fibrosis with severity.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research Caracterización de signos cutáneos y sus anexos, en niños menores de 5 años con desnutrición severa
Severe malnutrition in young children causes various skin and nail issues, mainly pigmentation changes and extreme thinness.
research Erythematous Plaque on the Scalp With Alopecia
The woman has a scalp condition causing hair loss.
research Keratinocyte differentiation in psoriatic scalp: morphology and expression of epithelial keratins
Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
research Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
research Lipedematous alopecia, an entity on the rise
A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition called lipedematous alopecia.
research Correlation between sebum level and severity of male androgenetic alopecia
Higher sebum levels are linked to more severe male baldness.
research DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF MALASSEZIA DERMATITIS IN A CAT–ACASE REPORT
The cat fully recovered from skin issues after treatment with medication and shampoo.