research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
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research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research Spontaneous Quick Resolution of Uncombable Hair Syndrome-Like Disease
A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
research Hyaluronic Acid-Induced Alopecia: A Novel Complication
research Nonpruritic urticaria – a sign of serious systemic disease
Non-itchy rashes can indicate serious diseases like lupus.
research Cutaneous sarcoidosis masquerading as papular amyloidosis revealed post--hair removal
Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.
research Sensitive scalp: An epidemiologic study in patients with hair loss
Many people with hair loss, especially those with telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, often have a sensitive scalp.
research Diffuse face and ear hypertrichosis caused by 5% topical minoxidil in an adult woman with spontaneous resolution
Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
research Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia: unique histopathological findings in skin lesions
The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
research North American clinical management guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa: A publication from the United States and Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundations
There is no standardized treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, and individualized plans are needed.
research Isolated Human Skin Glands and Appendages: Models for Cystic Fibrosis, Acne Vulgaris, Alopecia and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
research Clinical profile and lifestyle factors in women with different severities of hirsutism
PCOS and lifestyle choices like diet and hair removal methods play a key role in moderate hirsutism.
research WOOLY HAIR PALMOPLANTAR KERATODERMA : A CASE REPORT
Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
research PRIDE syndrome with lumbosacral hypertrichosis
EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
research Generalized Asymptomatic Cutaneous Pits and Comedones in a Young Woman
The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
research Pigmentary-Hair-Follicle Unit Under Innovative Pathologic Investigation - Is There a Potential to Improve Outcome of Sensor-Controlled Scalp-Cooling?
research A case of localized uncombable hair syndrome
A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
research Factors influencing postoperative hyperesthesia in hair restoration surgery
Patients who have hair restoration surgery at different clinics are more likely to experience increased sensitivity after surgery.
research Alopecias
Alopecia causes sudden hair loss, possibly due to genetic, environmental, or immune factors.
research Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Predominantly Hyperandrogenic Syndrome: An Androgen Excess Society Guideline
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research and Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample of Iranian population: Iranian PCOS prevalence study
About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Telogen effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research Topical Eflornithine
Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research Wnt/β‐catenin pathway in tissue injury: roles in pathology and therapeutic opportunities for regeneration
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway helps tissue regeneration but can also cause fibrosis, and drugs that inhibit this pathway may aid in healing skin and heart tissues.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.