research Advances in the management of alopecia areata
New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
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research Congenital hair loss disorders: Rare, but not too rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research Dr Shoji Okuda (1886-1962): The great pioneer of punch graft hair transplantation
Dr. Shoji Okuda was a pioneer in hair transplant surgery, but his work was initially overlooked and is now recognized alongside Dr. Norman Orentreich.
research A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Topical Use of Minoxidil (RiUP) for Treatment of Baldness.
A man developed heart problems after using a baldness treatment for 4 months, suggesting that people with heart issues should avoid this treatment.
research Polymorphic CAG repeat numbers in the androgen receptor gene of female pattern hair loss patients
Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
research Skin and hair abnormalities of Cantu syndrome: A congenital hypertrichosis due to a genetic alteration mimicking the pharmacological effect of minoxidil
Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
research Chronic tophaceous gout secondary to self-induced vomiting in anorexia nervosa
A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.
research Case of follicular mucinosis: Nestin‐expression in mucin‐producing cells
A 29-year-old man had a jaw plaque diagnosed as follicular mucinosis, linked to nestin-positive hair follicle stem cells.
research Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum N793 株含有ローションの頭皮への塗布による薄毛に悩む男女の毛髪に及ぼす影響
The lotion with N793 strain significantly increased hair density and reduced hair loss safely.
research Manifest hair repigmentation associated with etretinate therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
research Histopathological investigation of clinically non‐affected perilesional scalp in alopecias detected unexpected spread of disease activities
Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
research Case of alopecia induced by sorafenib, possible mechanism similar to alopecia areata
Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
research Color-transition sign: A useful trichoscopic finding for differentiating alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium
The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.
research Case of infective endocarditis caused by implanted artificial hair pyoderma
A man got heart infection from scalp infection caused by artificial hair implants.
research Immune response involving the bulge region in addition to telogen conversion contributes to hair loss in a case of atypical drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome
Hair loss in a drug reaction case involved both a common shedding phase and an immune attack on hair follicle stem cells.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp-Like Eruption due to Gefitinib: Case Report and Review of the Literature of Alopecia Associated with EGFR Inhibitors
Stopping gefitinib improved scalp condition in a woman with lung cancer.
research Severe form of keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness (KID) syndrome associated with septic complications
Infants with severe KID syndrome may be more prone to serious infections and need close monitoring.
research A case of monilethrix caused by novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoglein 4 (DSG4) gene
New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
research Identification of Trichophyton rubrum by Nested PCR Analysis from Paraffin Embedded Specimen in Trichophytia Profunda Acuta of the Glabrous Skin
Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
research Alopecia Areata Associated with Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma: A Case of Alopecia with Marked Improvement Following Thymectomy and High Level Prednisolone Administration
Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.
research Palmoplantar pustulosis–like eruption following tofacitinib therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
research Severe dermographism after topical therapy with diphenylcyclopropenone for alopecia universalis
A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
research Discoid lupus erythematosus exacerbated by contact dermatitis caused by use of squaric acid dibutylester for topical immunotherapy in a patient with alopecia areata
Topical squaric acid dibutylester worsened discoid lupus erythematosus in a patient.
research Dermoscopy of discoid lupus erythematosus: Report of two cases
Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
research Methotrexate-associated lymphoproliferative disorder: Sequential development of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma-like lymphoproliferation in the lymph nodes and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the skin in the same patient
Stopping methotrexate might reverse lymphoma-like conditions in some patients.
research Alopecia Universalis Following Two Sequential Traffic Accidents : Possible Association with Increased Th1 and Th17 Cells and Decreased Th2 Cells
Autoimmune hair loss may be linked to increased Th1 and Th17 cells and decreased Th2 cells.
research Neurosarcoidosis Occurring 6 Years after Onset of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
VKHD and sarcoidosis may share a common cause.
research Coexistence of giant blue nevus of the scalp with hair loss and alopecia areata
A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.
research A case of refractory alopecia areata successfully treated by combining delgocitinib ointment with excimer laser
Combining delgocitinib ointment with excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
research Self-Referred Late-Onset Hypogonadism Hypothesis and Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Major Depressive Disorder Under Polypharmacy: A Case Report
Testosterone therapy had limited benefits for a man with depression and suspected low testosterone, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and treatment planning.