research Delayed-onset pachyonychia congenita caused by a novel mutation in the V2 domain of keratin 6b
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
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research Role of Metformin in Acanthosis Nigricans
Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
research Leflunomide for the treatment of trichodysplasia spinulosa in a liver transplant recipient
Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
research Hair casts
Hair casts can be mistaken for lice, so correct identification is important.
research Distinctive histopathologic findings in linear morphea (en coup de sabre) alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Risk of Alopecia Areata with Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.
research Coexistence of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia
A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research A comparison of self-reported signs of facial aging among women in Australia vs. those in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada
Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia developing after hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia
Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
research Pseudo "fringe sign" in frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
research Severe follicular hyperplasia and spontaneous papilloma formation in transgenic mice expressing theneu oncogene under the control of the bovine keratin 5 promoter
ErbB2 signaling is crucial for skin cell growth and cancer development in mice.
research Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus: a report of two cases and review of the literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
research Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma (PEM)/Animal Type Melanoma (ATM): Quest for an Origin. Report of One Unusual Case Indicating Follicular Origin and Another Arising in an Intradermal Nevus
The conclusion is that Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma can start from hair follicle stem cells or from a mole on the skin.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in two brothers with pili multigemini
Genetic factors might cause fibrosing alopecia linked to hair shaft abnormalities.
research LB919 Increased risk of skin cancer and other malignancies in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematous
Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a higher risk of skin cancer and other cancers.
research Alopecia in Association with Lamotrigine Use
Lamotrigine may cause hair loss, affecting treatment compliance and health.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Low-Level Light Therapy: Four Case Reports and Review of the Literature About Low-Level Light Therapy and Lichenoid Dermatosis
Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
research Kerion Celsi caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Chinese child, a case report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases
Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
research Björnstad Syndrome With Late‐Onset Alopecia Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological and Genetic Findings
Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research A rare case of woolly hair with unusual associations
The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a patient of pancreatic cancer secondary to novel albumin-bound paclitaxel chemotherapy
Nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy can rarely cause lupus-like skin issues.
research Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in lichen planopilaris
Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
research Alopecia Mimicking Lichen Planopilaris in a Patient with Mycosis Fungoides
Accurate diagnosis and treatment improved symptoms in a patient with alopecia linked to mycosis fungoides.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Association of topical minoxidil with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis caused by LIPH pathogenic variants.
research Commentary: Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation
Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.