research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Morphologic comparison of cultured human epidermis melanocytes,amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles and mouse melanoma cells observed by atomic force microscope
Melanin granules can be expelled by exocytosis.
research Bilateral Burning Palmoplantar Lesions
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus: a clinico‐pathological study in a Caucasian population from North Africa
Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
research Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?
A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
research Value of dermoscopy for the diagnosis of monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research Advancing the Understanding and Management of Segmental Vitiligo and Co‐Existing Pigmentary Disorders
Better diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines are needed for segmental vitiligo and related pigment issues.
research On the etiology of vitiligo and gray hair
Melanocytes are destroyed by factors needed for melanin production, causing vitiligo and gray hair.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research The PER3 rs772027021 SNP induces pigmentation phenotypes of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
research Pseudoxanthoma-like late-onset focal dermal elastosis
A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
research 0196 Levamisole-induced pyoderma gangrenosum case report
research Estudo comparativo entre exames clínico, dermatoscópico e anatomopatológico em portadores de alopecia frontal fibrosante, diferenciando melasma e líquen plano pigmentoso / A comparative study between clinical, dermatoscopic and pathological examinations in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, differentiating melasma from lichen planus pigmentosus
Most cases were lichen planus pigmentosus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research 017 Lichen Planus Colocalized with Vitiligo: Coincidence?
Some people with the skin color loss condition, vitiligo, also develop the skin inflammation condition, lichen planus, possibly due to local trauma, sun damage, or genetic factors.
research RASopathic Skin Eruptions during Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes skin side effects similar to RASopathies, requiring regular skin checks and UVA protection.
research Symptoms: Pruritic Skin Lesions
The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
research Monilethrix: a keratin hHb6 mutation is co‐dominant with variable expression
A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
research 心音図の読み方の基礎 (心電図・心音図の価値と限界(特集))
Lichen spinulosus, usually seen in young people, can rarely occur in adults, as shown by a 52-year-old woman with a rough, bumpy rash.
research A rare primary subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma with scalp involvement associated with lupus panniculitis
Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
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 In vitro Differentiation of Melanocyte Stem Cells Derived from Vitiligo Patients into Functional Melanocytes
Melanocyte stem cells from non-affected skin in vitiligo patients can become functional melanocytes for potential therapy.
research Preservation of melanoblasts of white hair follicles of segmental vitiligo lesions: A preliminary study
White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research 085 Autoantigen screening in C3H/HeJ mouse model of alopecia areata revealed high antigenicity of melanocyte-associated antigen epitopes
Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
research An observational analysis of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
EFFC might be common but underreported.
research 1200 The biology of melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
research Dermoscopic features of discoid lupus erythematosus
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
research Multiple skin cancers in a patient within 1 year of allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplant for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
A man got six skin cancers within a year after a cell transplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches but can be treated in many ways.