research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Report from the Cicatricial Alopecia Colloquium
More research is needed to understand and treat cicatricial alopecias.
research Finasteride for female androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Lupus panniculitis clinically simulating alopecia areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Sensitization to saw palmetto and minoxidil in separate topical extemporaneous treatments for androgenetic alopecia
Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
research Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers
Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
research Trichoblastoma with sebaceous and sweat gland differentiation
A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.
research Contents
The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
research ANNOUNCEMENTS
A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.
research Role of caffeine in the management of androgenetic alopecia
Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
research Condylomata acuminata of HIV-positive men may harbour focal areas of dysplasia: relevant implications for the management of human papillomavirus-induced disease in high-risk patients
Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research KESHAROGAS AND THEIR FORMULATIONS AS PER AYURVEDIC CLASSICS: A REVIEW
Ayurveda suggests a healthy lifestyle and specific treatments can help prevent and treat hair problems.
research P62: An increase in Breslow thickness: coronavirus or coincidence?
The pandemic likely caused delays in skin cancer assessments, leading to fewer early diagnoses and thicker melanomas.
research LITERATURE REVIEW
Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
research Stress-Induced Deoxycorticosterone-Derived Neurosteroids Modulate GABAAReceptor Function and Seizure Susceptibility
Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
research Androgens and alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Loose anagen hair of childhood: The phenomenon of easily pluckable hair
Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
research Management of Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research Androgenetic alopecia in children: report of 20 cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research Tumour regression predicts higher risk of sentinel node involvement in thin cutaneous melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research An Assessment on Impact of COVID-19 Infection in a Gender Specific Manner
Men have higher COVID-19 mortality rates than women due to biological and lifestyle factors.
research Established risk factors for coronary heart disease are unrelated to androgen-induced baldness in female-to-male transsexuals
Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
research Minoxidil exerts different inhibitory effects on gene expression of lysyl hydroxylase 1, 2, and 3: Implications for collagen cross-linking and treatment of fibrosis
Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.