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research Pellagroid dermatitis during a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic therapy.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
research [A case of "syndrome of progressive muscle spasm, alopecia, and diarrhea (Satoyoshi)" treated with steroid pulse therapy].
Steroid pulse therapy improved symptoms in a man with Satoyoshi syndrome.
research Safety of low‐dose oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss. A systematic review and pooled‐analysis of individual patient data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
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 Unraveling the secret life of the hair follicle: from fungi to innovative hair loss therapies
New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
research Three cases of androgen‐dependent disease associated with myotonic dystrophy
Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
research Rare clinical features of the Ellis van Creveld syndrome: A case report and literature review
Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
research Peripheral neuropathy associated with tofacitinib use in alopecia universalis
A patient developed nerve problems as a side effect of a hair loss treatment called tofacitinib.
research THE OCCURRENCE OF DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHROMATOSUS PROGRESSING TO SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, WITH OVERLAPPING ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS, AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PRESENTING AS PAPULAR-PURPURIC GLOVE AND SOCK SYNDROME
A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
research MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE EVOLVING FROM THE SEQUENTIAL OVERLAP OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND DERMATOMYOSITIS: A FOLLOW-UP
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease can develop from overlapping symptoms of several autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis complex.
research An overview of incidence and mechanisms promoting weight gain as an adverse effect of oral minoxidil therapy for androgenetic alopecia
Oral minoxidil for hair loss can cause weight gain due to fluid retention.
research Case 5
The cat had a rare condition linked to cancer, leading to its euthanasia.
research A case of red lunulae after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
research Issue Information
The document summarized various dermatology studies and case reports.
research Skin Signs due to Starvation
Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
research Usefulness of PRP Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia
PRP therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Three Cases of Canine Dermatomyositis-Like Disease
Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.
research Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
research Microenvironmental reprogramming by three-dimensional culture enables dermal papilla cells to induce de novo human hair-follicle growth
Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research A PAX1 enhancer locus is associated with susceptibility to idiopathic scoliosis in females
A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
research Biology and Genetics of Hair
The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
research Hair cycle-specific expression of versican in human hair follicles
Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
research Mechanical forces in skin disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) and PPAR agonists: the ‘future’ in dermatology therapeutics?
PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.