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.
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research An effective new therapy for burn wounds
New therapies for burn wounds show promise in reducing pain, infection risk, and improving healing and physical outcomes.
research The cat with alopecia
Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
research Clinical features of 109 patients with primary cicatricial alopecia: a 15-year retrospective study
Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.
research Embryologic layers in dermatology: Developmental checkpoint disorders, diagnostic insight, and regenerative futures
Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
research An Occult Leydig Cell Tumour in a Postmenopausal Woman Presenting with Alopecia and Hirsutism: A Case Report
Surgery successfully treated a hidden ovarian tumor causing hair loss and excess hair growth in a postmenopausal woman.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Represented with Postmenopasal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
research Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
research SEBACEOUS ADENITIS IN AKITA DOG – CASE REPORT
A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
research Treatment of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research A comprehensive guide to upper lip aesthetic rejuvenation
Different treatments can make an aging upper lip look younger and better proportioned.
research Study of the behaviour of lesional and nonlesional skin of canine recurrent flank alopecia transplanted to athymic nude mice
Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
research Lupus erythematosus: systemic and cutaneous manifestations
Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
research Immune-related alopecia (areata and universalis) in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Psoriatic Alopecia/Alopecia Areata–Like Reactions Secondary to Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy: A Novel Cause of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
research Dermoscopy guided scalp biopsy in cicatricial alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Resolution of paraneoplastic alopecia following surgical removal of a pancreatic carcinoma in a cat
Removing a cat's pancreatic cancer can temporarily reverse hair loss caused by the disease.
research The HoVert technique: a novel method for the sectioning of alopecia biopsies
The HoVert technique is a simple, cost-effective new method that improves alopecia diagnosis by allowing detailed analysis from a single biopsy.
research Involvement of scalp and nails in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Folliculitis decalvans: Effectiveness of therapies and prognostic factors in a multicenter series of 60 patients with long-term follow-up
Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research CD123 immunohistochemistry for plasmacytoid dendritic cells is useful in the diagnosis of scarring alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Oral vitamin A as an adjunct treatment for canine sebaceous adenitis
Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
research Primary scalp alopecia: new histopathological tools, new concepts and a practical guide to diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Report of 2 Patients
Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
research Elastic Staining in Differentiating Between Follicular Streamers and Follicular Scars in Horizontal Scalp Biopsy Sections
EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Alopecia as a systemic disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.