research Details always tell a big story: Importance of physical symptoms in evaluation of secondary causes of depression
Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Folliculotropic non-alopecic secondary syphilis
A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
research Ovarian intratumoral 21-hydroxylase deficiency in a postmenopausal hirsute woman
A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.
research Leprosy on the scalp
A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.
research An unusual circulating steroid profile in a virilized postmenopausal woman
A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.
research Scleroderma and L-tryptophan: A possible explanation of the eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome
Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
research Localized syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
research Cutaneous necrosis after injection of polyethylene glycol–modified interferon alfa
Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
research Journal Watch
A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Linear lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting as alopecia along Blaschko’s lines: A distinct variant of lupus panniculitis in East Asians?
A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
research Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis with folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma
A rare skin growth was successfully removed without recurrence after one year.
research A Pilot Study of a Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract for Lung Cancer Chemoprevention
Grape seed extract may safely and effectively help prevent lung cancer.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Scarring Alopecia in a 66‐Year‐Old Woman
A rare autoimmune disease caused the woman's scalp blisters and hair loss, successfully treated with medication.
research Lesions in the Axilla After Hair Removal Using Intense Pulsed Light
Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
research A University Center for the Performing Arts
Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, inherited skin condition that is hard to treat but may improve slightly with topical retinoids and urea cream.
research Rare Case of Alopecia: Alopecia Neoplastica
A rare case of hair loss was linked to breast cancer spreading to the scalp, but treatment was effective.
research The Significance of Scalp Involvement in Pemphigus: A Literature Review
Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
research Systemic Vasculitis with Severe Cutaneous Manifestation as a Suspected Idiosyncratic Hypersensitivity Reaction to Fenbendazole in a Cat
A cat had a rare severe reaction to fenbendazole, but recovered with treatment.
research Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus: A noteworthy presentation
PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
research Prominent follicular mucinosis with diffuse scalp alopecia resembling alopecia areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Recurrent inverse necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis
Recurrent NICF is a rare skin condition with unclear causes, involving follicle inflammation and crystal deposits.
research BH12 Granulomatous alopecia areata
A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features
The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men: A case series highlighting key clinical features in this cohort
The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as an alopecic patch in a young patient
A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
research Exfoliative dermatitis in a cat
A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 20 cases
The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern–another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.