research Editor's Highlights — August 2024
New methods and treatments for skin and hair disorders are being explored.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in Combination with Low-Level Light Therapy as Rescue Treatment
Combined light therapy improves eye health and quality of life for those with meibomian gland dysfunction.
research Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Antipsychotics
Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
research 1233 Exploring the role of melanocyte subpopulations in vitiligo
A specific group of early-stage melanocytes is reduced in vitiligo-affected skin, which may explain treatment resistance.
research Leukotrichia Developed Following Application of Intense Pulsed Light for Hair Removal
Some people's hair turned white or gray after using intense pulsed light for hair removal, and for some, it was permanent.
research MELATONIN AND THE SKIN:FROM FROG TO HUMAN
Melatonin can affect skin color, treat skin conditions, and may help with skin cancer.
research An eruption of numerous spiny papules in a pediatric transplant patient
Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
research Sarcoidosis: Are there differences in your skin of color patients?
Sarcoidosis is more common and severe in Black patients than in Caucasians, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
research Rippled‐pattern trichomatricoma
A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
research A Prospective Study of Dermoscopic and Ultrastructural Features of Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia
The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research Eyebrow Transplantation in Asians
Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.
research Investigation of transfollicular caffeine penetration using microdialysis on ex vivo porcine ear skin
Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
research Postherpetic Poliosis
A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
research Regulation of melanin synthesis in goat hair follicles by melatonin through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway
research N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-3-Methoxybenzamide (A3B5) Targets TRP-2 and Inhibits Melanogenesis and Melanoma Growth
A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
research Isolated Actinic Prurigo Cheilitis in an Elderly Thai Female: An Atypical Presentation
Actinic prurigo cheilitis can occur in elderly Asians and can be treated with hydrocortisone cream and sun protection.
research Melanosis Coli After Long-Term Ingestion of Cape Aloe
Long-term Cape Aloe use causes harmless colon pigmentation that can help detect polyps.
research CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Latanoprost
A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
research Effect of Procedural-Related Variables on Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Suspension Transplantation in Nonsegmental Stable Vitiligo: A Clinical and Immunocytochemical Study
Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
research Author reply
Demodex may be linked to blepharitis, and treatments like tea tree oil and ivermectin can help.
research Melasma and other skin manifestations or oral contraceptives.
Oral contraceptives often cause melasma and other skin issues.
research A case of congenital pili multigemini
A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
research Premature Greying of Hair (Premature Canities): A Concern for Parent and Child
Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
research Comparative evaluation for the efficacy and tolerance of two skin products containing either hydroquinone or emblica extract with kojic acid in female subjects with facial dyschromia
Both skin products were equally effective in improving facial discoloration and skin quality.
research Congenital Trichomegaly of the Eyelashes
A 7-year-old girl had unusually long eyelashes with no known cause or related health issues.
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.