research Rely on clinical experience to help guide treatment selection for primary cicatricial (scarring) alopecias
Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
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research Hidradenitis suppurativa in pediatric patients treated with finasteride: A case series
Finasteride improved hidradenitis suppurativa in kids without side effects.
research A case of hidradenitis suppurativa with treatment effective by finasteride
Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Contents
The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Clinicopathologic lessons in distinguishing cicatricial alopecia: 7 Cases of lichen planopilaris misdiagnosed as discoid lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research Paradoxical Skin Reaction to Certolizumab, an Overlap of Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Psoriasis in a Young Woman Treated for Ankylosing Spondylitis: Case Report with Literature Review
A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
research Post‐traumatic erosive dermatosis of the scalp: A hypergranulated variant
Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
research Elkonyxis associated with habit-tic deformity: Two case reports
Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
research The cat with alopecia
Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
research A unique presentation of trichofolliculoma in amniotic band syndrome
Trichofolliculoma was found in a person with amniotic band syndrome for the first time.
research Multiple Benign Epidermal Inclusion Cysts Clinically Misdiagnosed as Rhinophyma: A Case Report
Histopathological examination is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure proper treatment for skin lesions.
research Caterpillar hair-induced ophthalmitis causing exudative retinal detachment
Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.
research The Itchy Scalp
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
research E.L.F. square waves: a new therapy for androgenetic alopecia?
New therapy helps treat hair loss.
research E.L.F. sqare waves: a new therapy for androgenetic alopecia?
New therapy helps treat hair loss.
research 17β-Estradiol Enhances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production and Dihydrotestosterone Antagonizes the Enhancement via the Regulation of Adenylate Cyclase in Differentiated THP-1 Cells
Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.
research Use of radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology: focus on nonablative treatment of acne scars
Nonablative radiofrequency treatments, especially microneedle and fractional types, can improve acne scars by 25%–75% after 3-4 sessions, with full results in 3 months and some side effects.
research Exploring the Multifaceted Impact of Acne on Quality of Life and Well-Being
Acne significantly affects both physical health and mental well-being.
research Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa in a 28-Year-Old Male Responding to Finasteride
Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.
research Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonists in Modulating Preexisting Dermatologic Disease: A Systematic Review
GLP-1 agonists may help treat certain skin conditions.
research A woman with focal alopecia
A 65-year-old woman has a growing bald spot on her scalp.
research IL-17-producing γδ T cells enhance bone regeneration
IL-17-producing γδ T cells help improve bone healing.
research Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells: Regenerative Potency in Periodontium
Periodontal ligament stem cells show promise for regrowing tissues but require more research for safe, effective use.
research The spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in lupus erythematosus—the Italian experience
In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.
research Isotretinoin treatment of acne and related disorders: An update
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Management of primary cicatricial alopecias: options for treatment
There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases
Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.