research PA13 A hair’s breadth from misdiagnosis
A 15-year-old boy was correctly diagnosed with a rare skin condition after initially being misdiagnosed.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with homozygous mutation in the <i>LIPH</i> gene: a case report
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with lichen planus pigmentosum
research Three orphans one should know: red scalp, red ear and red scrotum syndrome
The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
research Lipedematous Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Trichoscopic Findings of a Single Case and Review of the Literature
A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
research Scalp Porokeratosis: Dermoscopy's Key Role in Unmasking a Hidden Condition
Porokeratosis should be considered for scalp lesions, with new treatments like topical cholesterol/lovastatin offering promise.
research Isolated Actinic Prurigo Cheilitis in an Elderly Thai Female: An Atypical Presentation
Actinic prurigo cheilitis can occur in elderly Asians and can be treated with hydrocortisone cream and sun protection.
research Canestick Lesion of Vellus Hair in Netherton's Syndrome
Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
research Woolly hair with alopecia areata in a Caucasian girl
A young Caucasian girl had both woolly hair and alopecia areata, which is rare.
research Enigma of Folliculitis Decalvans in Two Pediatric Sisters, Treated with Low-Dose Isotretinoin and Erythromycin
Low-dose isotretinoin and erythromycin effectively treated hair loss in two young sisters.
research Psoriasis associated with vulval scarring
Psoriasis can cause rare vulval scarring.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa associated with chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia
Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
research Clinical and Histologic Features of 64 Cases of Steatocystoma Multiplex
Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Actinic superficial folliculitis
Actinic superficial folliculitis is a unique skin condition caused by intense heat and sweating.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica in the pediatric population: a literature review of real-world studies
Zinc effectively treats most children with acrodermatitis enteropathica, but underlying metabolic issues may require additional management.
research Atypical Juvenile Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A Case Report of Early Onset With Late Diagnosis
A rare skin condition in a 17-year-old was diagnosed late, stressing the need for careful evaluation and genetic testing.
research Videodermoscopy of the hyponychium in nail bed psoriasis
Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
research Atrichia with papular lesions mimicking alopecia areata universalis
The man's hair loss and skin papules were diagnosed as atrichia with papular lesions, not alopecia areata universalis.
research The differences of demographic features and seasonal variation in Seborrheic Dermatitis Between Adults And Children: A Cross-Sectional, Single-Center, Hospital-Based Study
Seborrheic dermatitis is more common in middle-aged men and worsens in winter.
research 414 A new form of ectodermal dysplasia caused by mutations in TSPEAR
Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment: Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
research A blistering child: sudden erythema with blisters in a sick girl
Gene sequencing is essential for diagnosing junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
research 441 RPGRIP1L facilitates desmosomal adhesion through suppressing PKCβII-mediated desmoglein endocytosis: Implication in pemphigus
RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
research Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology
UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
research P‐35 Nonlethal junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a dog
A dog with a hereditary skin condition causing blisters and hair loss survived for a year.
research CUTANEOUS MASTOCYTOSIS IN CHILDREN: AN INDIAN EXPERIENCE
Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
research Sebaceous gland atrophy due to seborrheic dermatitis in a patient with alopecia: A potential pitfall
Skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can make it harder to correctly diagnose hair loss because they can cause the oil glands in the skin to shrink.
research Cardiodermatology in the physician’s practice
Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.