research Skin disorders in elderly subjects
Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
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research Risk:benefit ratio in the treatment of psoriasis with systemic retinoids
Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.
research Msx2 Prevents Stratified Squamous Epithelium Formation in the Enamel Organ
Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
research Patient Recovery from COVID-19 Infections: Follow-Up of Hair, Nail, and Cutaneous Manifestations
Some recovered COVID-19 patients experience skin, hair, and nail issues, suggesting they need follow-up care.
research Skin features in myotonic dystrophy type 1: An observational study
People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
research Acrodermatitis continua resistant to etanercept: Therapeutic challenge and Unfortunate outcome
A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.
research Elkonyxis associated with habit-tic deformity: Two case reports
Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
research Biotin
Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
research Skin
Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
research Onychodystrophy With Associated Polymicrobial Distal Phalanx Osteomyelitis
A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.
research Biologics and Small Molecules for Inflammatory Nail Disorders: A Narrative Review
Biologics and small molecules can effectively treat inflammatory nail disorders, but personalized treatment plans are important.
research Increased serum interleukin-17A levels correlate with disease severity and poor prognostic factors in patients with alopecia areata
Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.
research Alymphoid cystic thymic dysgenesis - FOXN1 gene mutation: a rare case report of two siblings
Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
research Identification of human hair follicle antigens targeted in the presumptive autoimmune hair follicle disorder alopecia areata and their potential functional relevance in vitro : methods development for isolation and identification of alopecia areata-relevant human hair follicle antigens using a proteomics approach and their functional assessment using an ex vivo hair follicle organ culture model
Alopecia areata may be caused by antibodies targeting specific hair follicle proteins, hindering hair growth.
research Dermatological history and examination
A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
research N02. Hair and Nails
Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
research Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 Complicated with Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report
A 27-year-old with APS-1 showed improvement in symptoms after treatment.
research Impact of Coronavirus in a Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
research Cutaneous mycoses in the elderly
Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.
research Geochemistry and human selenium imbalances in China
Selenium is essential but can be harmful in excess, and China struggles with balancing its levels for health.
research The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital
COVID-19 reduced dermatology visits by 30.4%, with more male patients and increased cases of psoriasis, bullous diseases, and melanoma.
research Minoxidil Beyond Hair: A Comprehensive Review of Its Effects on Nail Growth
Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.
research Dermatoses of pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Clinical Manifestations of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
research Dermatological adverse events with taxane chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
research Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Plasticity in Epithelia
Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
research Keratin disorders: from gene to therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Psoriasis treatment in difficult locations: scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Differentiation of Mouse Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into a Multipotent Keratinocyte Lineage
Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.