research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome
IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, current treatments, and future perspectives
Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to immune issues, and while new treatments show promise, no universally effective solution exists yet.
research Stem-cell therapy in dermatology – Challenges and opportunities
Stem-cell therapy shows promise for skin conditions but needs more research.
research Trichoscopy of Dark Scalp
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
research Hypotrichosis in a child with olmsted syndrome
A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
research Tofacitinib: A Promising Treatment for Adolescent Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in teenagers with alopecia areata.
research Congenital generalized hypertrichosis: the skin as a clue to complex malformation syndromes
Excessive body hair can signal complex health issues.
research The Friar Tuck sign in trichotillomania
An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
research Neonatal lupus syndrome in a Nigerian child
A Nigerian baby with neonatal lupus got better with treatment by 6 months.
research Atomoxetine-Associated Eyebrow Alopecia in a Girl With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
An 8-year-old girl's eyebrow hair loss was linked to atomoxetine for ADHD but grew back after stopping the medication.
research Pearly Pinna Papules in a Young Female
The young woman has a benign, hereditary skin condition with no signs of a more serious syndrome.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the “C(ut)annabinoid” System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Coats' Plus: A Progressive Familial Syndrome of Bilateral Coats' Disease, Characteristic Cerebral Calcification, Leukoencephalopathy, Slow Pre- and Post-Natal Linear Growth and Defects of Bone Marrow and Integument
Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.
research Dermo-Cosmetic Benefits of Marine Macroalgae-Derived Phenolic Compounds
Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.
research Immune-Molecular Link between Thyroid and Skin Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review
Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
research Depo-Provera: an injectable contraceptive.
Depo-Provera effectively prevents pregnancy but has many side effects and safety concerns, leading to its ban in the U.S.
research Contribution of Environmental Constituents in the Genomic Disruption of Cytokeratins
Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
research Utility of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
research Addressing Autoimmune and Immune-mediated Skin Disease Burden in Women
The conclusion is that women are heavily affected by autoimmune skin diseases, face significant challenges, and need better research, treatments, and healthcare policies.
research Frontiers in alopecia areata pathobiology research
The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: challenges and solutions
Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
research The gut microbiome and Alopecia areata: Implications for early diagnostic biomarkers and novel therapies
Gut bacteria differences may help diagnose and treat Alopecia areata.
research Taiwanese Dermatological Association consensus on the diagnosis and management of alopecia areata
Experts recommend personalized treatment plans for alopecia areata, using corticosteroids and minoxidil for mild cases, and stronger medications for severe cases.
research Childhood onset trichotillomania: a retrospective analysis of 78 cases visiting tertiary general hospital
Children with trichotillomania often pull hair from their scalp and may have other mental health issues.
research Urinary 5-ene-steroid excretion in non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (NC-3BHSD)
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Clinical Features and Treatment Options of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Early treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants is crucial for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.