research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
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research Revisión actualizada del tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética femenina
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
research Review of Cardiovascular Findings in Humans Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
research Endocrine abnormalities in ring chromosome 11: a case report and review of the literature
Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
research A comprehensive guide to upper lip aesthetic rejuvenation
Different treatments can make an aging upper lip look younger and better proportioned.
research Treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responding to radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review of Gastrointestinal Polyposis Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
research Contents
Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
research Notices
The document announced plastic surgery events and courses for late 1997.
research Treatment of acne vulgaris: a literature review / Lečenje običnih akni (acne vulgaris) – pregled literature
The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
research Severe Zinc Deficiency in Male and Female Rats
Zinc is crucial for growth and health in rats.
research Novel Mutations in X-Linked Dominant Chondrodysplasia Punctata (CDPX2)
New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
research Loss‐of‐function of Endothelin receptor type A results in Oro‐Oto‐Cardiac syndrome
A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
research Clinical Case Notes. Retinoblastoma, microphthalmia and the chromosome 13q deletion syndrome
The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Birth Outcomes of Infants Born to Mothers with Alopecia Areata: A Nationwide Population-based Study in Korea
Mothers with alopecia areata have a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes.
research Plastic Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Dermatologic Abnormalities
Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
research Mutational spectrum in 101 patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and breakpoint mapping in independent cases of rare genomic rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
research Eyelash trichomegaly: review of congenital, acquired, and drug‐associated etiologies for elongation of the eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research New familial association between ocular coloboma and loose anagen syndrome
Two siblings were the first reported cases of inheriting both eye coloboma and loose anagen syndrome together.
research Miscellaneous conditions
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Skin Diseases (Noncancerous)
Common noncancerous skin diseases have various treatments, including topical applications, light therapy, surgery, and medications, with psychological support being important.
research Successful treatment of ulcerated infantile hemangioma associated with PELVIS syndrome using oral propanolol
Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.
research K ATP Channels and Cardiovascular Disease
K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
research Unusual forms of alopecia areata in a Trichology Unit
Less than a quarter of alopecia areata cases were unusual forms or had paradoxical regrowth.
research Advances in the genetic understanding of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.
research Autosomal Dominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Due to the New Variant c.980_984dup in COL1A2: A Case Report
Obstructive sleep apnea can be hereditary and linked to a genetic mutation in the COL1A2 gene.