research Segmental cherry angiomas associated with extragenital lichen sclerosus: A report of two cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
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750-780 / 1000+ results research Epithelial expression of cytokeratins 15 and 19 in vitiligo
Cytokeratins 15 and 19 may help track vitiligo treatment progress.
research Follicular induction and CK20+ Merkel cells overlying cutaneous focal mucinosis
Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
research Acquired localized hypertrichosis.
A girl grew extra hair in areas where she had insect bites.
research Lichen Spinulosus: Case Report and Review of Literatures
A 12-year-old boy's rare skin condition improved with topical treatments and may resolve by puberty.
research 498 Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for the off-label treatment of alopecia in skin types V-VI
Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
research Dermoscopic evaluation of therapeutic response to an intralesional corticosteroid in the treatment of alopecia areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
research Merkel Cells in Hyperplastic and Neoplastic Lesions of the Skin
Merkel cell increase is specific to certain skin diseases, not general skin growth.
research Prevalence and distribution of melanocytic naevi on the scalp: a prospective study
Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
research [Dermatologic aspects of male hypogonadism].
Male hypogonadism affects skin and hair, causing thin skin, less hair, and skin reactions to treatment.
research Direct conversion of mouse and human fibroblasts to functional melanocytes by defined factors
Fibroblasts can be turned into melanocytes for potential skin treatments.
research Imipramine-lnduced Alopecia Areata-like Lesions
Stopping imipramine reduced the woman's hair loss.
research Cutaneous manifestations of hypothyroidism: An observational study in a tertiary care center of Eastern India
Skin changes like dryness and hair loss can signal hypothyroidism before tests confirm it.
research BMI1 is required for melanocyte stem cell maintenance and hair pigmentation
BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
research Increased risk of severe course of pemphigus in patients with pemphigus‐associated alopecia: a prospective observational study
Pemphigus patients with alopecia have more severe and treatment-resistant disease.
research Concurrence of alopecia areata and vitiligo at the same anatomical site
An 8-year-old boy had both alopecia areata and vitiligo on the same spot on his scalp, which is very rare.
research Heterozygous Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy-desmoplakin Mutation Carriers Exhibit a Subclinical Cutaneous Phenotype with Cell Membrane Disruption and Lack of Intercellular Adhesion
Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.
research Clinical Snippets
Vitamin D helps protect skin, PSORS1 gene's risk interval for psoriasis is expanded, hair follicles can be generated from mouse cells, and interferon-γ may cause pigmented skin lesions.
research “Dark Cells” in Normal, Hyperplastic, and Promoter-Treated Mouse Epidermis Studied by Conventional and High-Voltage Electron Microscopy
research Scalp Micropigmentation
Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
research Sudden whitening of the hair in an 82-year-old woman: the ‘overnight greying’ phenomenon
An 82-year-old woman's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to a rare form of alopecia that targets pigmented hair.
research RASopathic Skin Eruptions during Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
research Localised Skin Hyperpigmentation as a Presenting Symptom of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Complicating Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
research Dermoscopy of pilomatricoma: A case report with a review of the literature
Dermoscopy helps doctors recognize a type of benign skin tumor called pilomatricoma.
research Melatonin in Dermatologic Allergic Diseases and Other Skin Conditions: Current Trends and Reports
Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
research Clinical significance of dermoscopy in alopecia areata: analysis of 300 cases
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
research Reversible Hyperpigmentation of Skin and Nails With White Hair due to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which are reversible with treatment.
research Peripilar Sign in Androgenetic Alopecia: Does It Really Indicate Peripilar Infiltrate?
The Peripilar sign does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate in hair loss from Androgenetic Alopecia.
research Author reply
Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
research Giant pigmented tumour of the scalp—a diffuse neurofibroma or a congenital naevus showing neurofibromatous changes? Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies
The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.