research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
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research Development and Validation of a Quality of Life Measurement for Chronic Skin Disorders in French: VQ-Dermato
The VQ-Dermato is a reliable French questionnaire for measuring quality of life in chronic skin disorder patients.
research To grow or not to grow: Hair morphogenesis and human genetic hair disorders
Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Patients with specific skin disorders who are affected by COVID ‐19: What do experiences say about management strategies? A systematic review
Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
research Expansion of the spectrum of ITGB6-related disorders to adolescent alopecia, dentogingival abnormalities and intellectual disability
A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research Common Dermatologic Disorders in Down Syndrome: Systematic Review
People with Down syndrome often have skin issues and need regular check-ups for early treatment.
research Herbal Treatment for Dermatologic Disorders
Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Mimicking Hair Disorders by Genetic Manipulation of Organ-Cultured Human Hair Follicles
Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.
research Dermoscopy of Hair and Scalp Disorders (Trichoscopy) in Skin of Color—A Systematic Review by the International Dermoscopy Society “Imaging in Skin of Color” Task Force
More research is needed to understand hair and scalp disorders in people with skin of color.
research Autoimmune Skin Disorders
The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Hair Loss Dysmorphic Disorder – a Frequently Encountered and Often Neglected Disorder
Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
research Ichthyosis in Unani Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Disorders of Cornification and their Modern Dermatological Correlates
Unani medicine and modern dermatology both offer treatments for ichthyosis, a condition causing dry, scaly skin.
research Disorders of the skin appendages
The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Altered resting-state activity in seasonal affective disorder
People with Seasonal Affective Disorder have different brain activity in certain areas when resting.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Safety and efficacy of transdermal testosterone for treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Is there a role for dermatologists in eating disorders?
Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Assess the Attitude Towards Mental Illness Among Nurses Working in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital
Most nurses have negative attitudes towards mental illness, highlighting the need for training to improve their views.
research The hairless gene mutated in congenital hair loss disorders encodes a novel nuclear receptor corepressor
The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Breast Implant-Associated Immunological Disorders
Breast implants are linked to autoimmune symptoms, with over half of patients feeling better after removal, but the exact cause is unclear and may involve bacterial biofilm.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in a Tuscan Pediatric Dermatological Outpatient Clinic: A Clinical and Epidemiological Evaluation
In a Tuscan pediatric clinic, 7.19% of children had hair or scalp disorders, with nonscarring alopecia being the most common.