research Psoriasis of the Scalp
Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.
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research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review
Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
research Dermatosurgical techniques for repigmentation of vitiligo
Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.
research Zinc in skin pathology and care
Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
research Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Hair loss during lithium treatment
Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
research Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research Skin, a mirror reflecting diabetes mellitus: A longitudinal study in a tertiary care hospital in Gujarat
Skin problems are common in people with diabetes and controlling blood sugar can reduce these issues.
research A Disease-Modifying Approach for Advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Regimen with Metformin, Liraglutide, Dapsone, and Finasteride): A Case Report
Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.
research A case of primary cutaneous natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, with indolent clinical course: monoclonal expansion of Epstein-Barr virus genome correlating with the terminal aggressive behaviour
The growth of the Epstein-Barr virus in the patient's cells was linked to the worsening of her lymphoma.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations in HIV-Infected Patients and Their Relationship to CD4 Lymphocyte Counts
Most HIV-positive patients had skin problems, and conditions like oral thrush and boils were linked to weaker immune systems.
research The impact of human immunodeficiency virus-related diseases on pigmented skin types
HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.
research Pseudofolliculitis barbae induced by oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
research Combination of tacalcitol ointment and photodynamic therapy for the treatment of follicular mucinosis of the scalp
Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
research Development of squamous cell carcinoma from erythroplasia of Queyrat following photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy may not work for erythroplasia of Queyrat and could lead to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
research Mast Cells and Scarring Alopecia: Is There a Clear Pathophysiological Relationship?
The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) and lichen planus pigmentosus: 35 cases in Armenia, Colombia
Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
research A New Era of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
research Tinea capitis occurring in adults – a report of two cases with atypical presentation
Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
research Isotretinoin-based treatment in patients with acne: main physiological and psychological effects
Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research 173 Impact of Clinical Severity on Absenteeism and Presenteeism in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa increases missed and unproductive workdays.
research 170 Forecasting Phase 3 Dose-Response for Abrocitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase 1 Selective Inhibitor, Using Investigator’s Global Assessment and Eczema Area and Severity Index
Abrocitinib at 100 mg and 200 mg daily may significantly improve moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older.
research 169 Clinical features, etiologic factors, treatment, and comorbidities of palmoplantar pustulosis: a retrospective single-center study
Smoking and certain health conditions like thyroid disease may make palmoplantar pustulosis harder to treat.
research 171 Visualizing clinic routines from multiple points of view
Different staff in a dermatology clinic understand mostly their own tasks, not the full clinic process.
research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features
The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
research The effect of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the hair re-growth: A randomized placebo-controlled trial
research The use of dermoscopy in a case of nevus sebaceous misdiagnosed and treated as cicatricial alopecia
Dermoscopy helped correctly diagnose a skin condition that was previously misidentified as a different hair loss disease.
research Contents
The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.