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research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
research 15. Hair and Nails
Hair and nail conditions can stabilize or improve over time, and new treatments show promise.
research A study of the effects of topical minoxidil in the treatment of androgenic alopecia using phototrichograms
Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.
research Retinoids - new uses and new synthetic agents
New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.
research The keratins and their disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
research Keratins and skin disease
Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
research Adult-onset porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus:dermatoscopic findings and treatment with tazarotene
An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
research Ichthyosis hystrix
A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
research A fast-growing skin lesion in a dialysis patient
A benign skin tumor grew quickly in a dialysis patient and was surgically removed.
research Trichoptilosis Developing After First Exposure to Hair Gels
Hair gels may cause split ends in children.
research Contents
The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.
research Vitamins
High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research George Ernest Rogers 1927–2021
George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
research Clinical Snippets
Melanoma risk tools need improvement, certain gene mutations cause skin diseases and could be treated by targeting those mutations, skin wrinkling may relate to lung aging due to genetic factors, and oxidative stress affects hair loss but can be reduced in low oxygen.
research Hair shedding in women
About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
research Editorial: Retinoids — dermatologists’ drug of the decade
Retinoids are important for treating skin conditions but should be used with caution due to serious side effects and risks during pregnancy.
research Painful thickened skin on the soles of the feet
The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
research KERATINS AND SKIN DISORDERS
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Keratin disorders: from gene to therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Expression patterns of hair and epithelial keratins and transcription factors HOXC13, LEF1, and β‐catenin in a malignant pilomatricoma: a histological and immunohistochemical study
The malignant pilomatricoma showed strong epithelial keratin expression, suggesting it may not calcify.
research The keratoacanthoma: A review
Keratoacanthoma is a common, usually non-dangerous skin tumor that looks like squamous cell carcinoma but rarely becomes severe.
research Mechanical and biological properties of keratose biomaterials
Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
research Obesity and the skin: Skin physiology and skin manifestations of obesity
Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical presentations and prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Prevalence of dermatological disorders in Japan: A nationwide, cross-sectional, seasonal, multicenter, hospital-based study
Eczema and fungal infections are the most common skin problems in Japan, with different age groups and genders affected by various conditions.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with cutaneous lichen planus in a premenopausal woman
A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.