research Somatic mutations distinguish melanocyte subpopulations in human skin
Hair follicles protect melanocytes from sun damage, helping them replenish skin.
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research Genetics of thyroid lesions updated
RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
research Application of 3D Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Melanocytic Proliferations as 3D Models; JAAD Supplemental Material
3D models from confocal microscopy improve melanoma detection on sun-damaged skin.
research Differential diagnoses of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis: considerations as regards one case
Accurate diagnosis of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is crucial to avoid mistaking it for more serious conditions.
research A Rare Cutaneous Hamartomatous Adnexal Tumor: Trichofolliculoma
Recognizing trichofolliculomas is important to avoid unnecessary surgery.
research Melanotic pigmentation in excisional scar of melanoma patient who received BRAF and MEK inhibitors
Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
research MITF E318K naevus phenotype: the modifying role of MC1R Red Hair Variants
research Expression of the hair stem cell-specific keratin 15 in pilar tumors of the skin.
K15 staining helps distinguish basal cell carcinoma from trichoepithelioma.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp has different types of pigment cells in hair follicles with varying abilities to produce pigment.
research Association of Hypothyroidism With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in the Multiethnic Cohort Population-Based Study
Hypothyroidism may increase the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
research Cylindroma as Tumor of Hair Follicle Origin
Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
research Characteristic analysis of sebaceous nevus using dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy
Sebaceous nevus changes with age, and dermoscopy and RCM are effective for diagnosis.
research Cutaneous Tumours of Pilar Origin with Associated Syndromes
Some skin tumors from hair follicles and glands can be linked to genetic syndromes and may be benign or malignant.
research The patient journey in prurigo nodularis: what lies ahead
Prurigo nodularis is hard to diagnose and treat, but new biologics offer hope for better management.
research Clinical Snippets
New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
research Giant congenital cerebriform pigmented nevus of scalp: case report
Complete removal of large scalp nevi is recommended to prevent complications.
research Pilomatrix Carcinoma: Report of Two Cases of the Head and Review of the Literature
Early detection and complete surgical removal are crucial for better outcomes in treating pilomatrix carcinoma.
research P422 : Eruptive syringoma: an unusual presentation with androgenetic alopecia
A 25-year-old man had an unusual case of benign skin tumors and hair loss.
research Acral lymphomatoid papulosis
A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.
research 50842 Mohs micrographic surgery for nail-unit squamous cell carcinoma
research Author response: NuMA-microtubule interactions are critical for spindle orientation and the morphogenesis of diverse epidermal structures
NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
research Molecular mapping of lymph node metastases by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in two melanoma patients
The conclusion is that a certain test might help find cancer spread in lymph nodes for melanoma patients, but more research is needed due to false positives.
research Multiple perifollicular fibromas: report of a case and analysis of the literature
Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
research Huge Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors of the Scalp: Report of Six Cases
Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
research A rare cutis verticis gyrata secondary to cerebriform intradermal nevus: case report and literature review
A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
research Structure and function of melanocytes: microscopic morphology and cell biology of mouse melanocytes in the epidermis and hair follicle.
Mouse melanocyte structure and function are influenced by genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
research Diagnosis and Excision of a Solitary Trichoepithelioma
A woman had a non-cancerous skin tumor on her eyelid removed successfully.
research Circle Hairs in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
research Cutaneous toxicities of new treatments for melanoma
New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
research Atypical Pediatric Presentation of Pilomatricoma
Pilomatricomas should be considered to avoid misdiagnosis in children with unusual skin tumors.