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research Successful outcome of follicular unit extraction in a patient with alopecia due to Hansen’s disease
Follicular unit extraction successfully restored hair growth in a leprosy patient without disease relapse.
research Dapsone-induced erythroderma with Beau's lines
A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
research BCG'osis
A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.
research Comment on scalp neuropathy in androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
research Localized Hypertrichosis in Subsiding Psoriatic Plaques
Healing psoriatic plaques can cause unexpected hair growth.
research Granulomatous Alopecia Areata: A Rare Report With a Review
Granulomatous Alopecia Areata is rare and may be caused by hair antigens or follicle destruction.
research Meetings, Transactions and Society News
Two major dermatology conferences were held in 2006, focusing on skin immunity and various skin diseases.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Profile of dermatological consultations in Brazil (2018)
In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
research Neuropeptídeos na pele
Neuropeptides affect skin inflammation, repair, and hair growth, with potential for therapy.
research Genome-wide association study of skin complex diseases
Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Genomic Regions Associated with Wool, Growth and Reproduction Traits in Uruguayan Merino Sheep
Certain genes influence wool, growth, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep.
research Early leonine facies with alopecia in a young man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research Dermatology for the elderly: An Indian perspective
The paper concludes that elderly in India face unique skin challenges and need better dermatological care and awareness.
research Learning and Friendship
The author found the Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s annual meeting valuable for both learning and making friends.
research Exploration of Therapeutic Ethno-Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers & Practitioners of Raichur District, Karnataka, India
Traditional healers in Raichur use 69 plants to treat various ailments, highlighting the need to preserve this knowledge.
research “Go Away Baldy”
Ancient views on baldness were complex, involving both mockery and respect.
research Review on Calotropis Gigantea as a Topically used Plant
Calotropis gigantea is a versatile plant used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases.
research Dizziness and rash in an HIV positive man
The man likely has secondary syphilis affecting his nervous system.
research Skin Diseases (Noncancerous)
Common noncancerous skin diseases have various treatments, including topical applications, light therapy, surgery, and medications, with psychological support being important.
research Alopecia areata: An update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Combination of topical garlic gel and betamethasone valerate cream in the treatment of localized alopecia areata: A double-blind randomized controlled study
Garlic gel with betamethasone cream significantly improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Madarosis: A dermatological marker
research Beard involvement in a man with frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect men's beards and leads to permanent hair loss.
research Alopecia areata - Vitiligo overlap syndrome: An emerging clinical variant
Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
research Erythema multiforme following topical minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause erythema multiforme, even if patch tests are negative.
research Multicentric calcified trichilemmal cysts with alopecia universalis affecting siblings
Two sisters had rare, widespread cysts and complete hair loss, suggesting a genetic link.
research Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia
Cutting matted hair stopped further hair loss caused by homemade shampoo.