research Necrobiosis lipoidica of the scalp
A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas: mimicry of adnexal development, and mesenchymal‐to‐epithelial transition
Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas are non-neoplastic growths mimicking embryogenesis.
research Expression of enhancing factor/phospholipase A2 in skin results in abnormal epidermis and increased sensitivity to chemical carcinogenesis
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Chemotherapy: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
research Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome Caused by Missense Mutation in GJB2 Encoding Connexin 26 in a Chinese Patient
A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.
research Uncovering the complex relationship between balding, testosterone and skin cancers in men
Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
research Gastrointestinal polyposis with protein-losing enteropathy, abnormal skin pigmentation and loss of hair and nails (Cronkhite-Canada syndrome)
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
research Cutaneous, Cranial, and Skeletal Defects in Children and Adults with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia
Early diagnosis and comprehensive care are crucial for managing Focal Dermal Hypoplasia's complex symptoms.
research 481 Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
research Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature
The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
research 578 Addressing the missing components for appropriate surveillance of Merkel cell carcinoma patients: Detailed recurrence data and an integrated risk analysis approach
Merkel cell carcinoma is most likely to recur within two years of diagnosis, and factors like immune suppression, being over 75, and male sex increase this risk.
research Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research Inverted Follicular Keratosis in Young Adult: A Rare Entity in the Differential Diagnosis of Skin Tumors
Inverted Follicular Keratosis is rare but should be considered in scalp lesion diagnoses for all ages.
research Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disorder causing severe skin issues and requires careful treatment to protect the skin barrier.
research Eyebrow reconstruction in dormant keratosis pilaris atrophicans
Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
research Mucinosis folicular. Reporte de un caso pediátrico
Follicular mucinosis in a 15-year-old is usually harmless but needs monitoring for possible lymphoma.
research 307 Dermatologic toxicities associated with chronic gamma-secretase inhibitor treatment for desmoid tumor
Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
research Alopecia associated with syringomas
The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
research British Society for Dermatopathology: Summaries of Papers
Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
research Clinical Snippets
Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
research Nonscarring Alopecias
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis
KFSD can be linked to acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
research 012 A Case Report of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Two Generations
CCCA can affect both genders and all ages, and it has a genetic component.
research Keratolysis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris
Corneal issues in pemphigus vulgaris may require surgery if medication is not followed.
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 Woman With Nodules and Depressed Scars
The woman has a skin condition involving nodules, scars, and hair loss.
research A new familial presentation of dissecting cellulitis: The genetic implications on scarring alopecias
Dissecting cellulitis may have genetic links and can cause permanent hair loss.
research Cutaneous adverse effects of targeted therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin side effects, needing dermatologist care.
research Vorasidenib-Induced Trichomegaly and Hypertrichosis: a New Side Effect in a Patient with Diffuse Astrocytoma
Vorasidenib can cause unusual hair growth.