research Skin steroidogenesis in health and disease
The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
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research Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Somatization in the dermatology patient: Some sociocultural perspectives
Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research The Role of Botanical Products in the Treatment of Alopecia
Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Long-term complications of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN): the spectrum of chronic problems in patients who survive an episode of SJS/TEN necessitates multidisciplinary follow-up
Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
research Oral Presentations
Understanding hair health and disorders is important for effective treatment.
research Alopecia Areata: Case report and review of pathophysiology and treatment with Jak inhibitors
JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia associated with systemic indolent mastocytosis
Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
research Minoxidil topical foam: A new kid on the block
Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome from Dermatological Perspective: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome effectively.
research A 61-year-old Filipino man with lichen planus concomitant with cicatricial alopecia, mimicking discoid lupus erythematosus
A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
research Strange cutaneous abnormalities and polyposis in an Asiatic man
A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
research Botulinum Toxin Type A for Preventing Facial Trauma and Hypertrophic Scars: A Meta‐Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis
Botulinum toxin Type A helps reduce hypertrophic scars and is generally safe.
research Scarring alopecia associated with the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor erlotinib
Erlotinib may cause scarring hair loss.
research Mucin‐poor follicular mycosis fungoides
The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
research Proteomic Profiling of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Reveals Role of Humoral Immune Response Pathway and Metabolic Dysregulation
CCCA involves immune response and metabolism issues, suggesting new treatment options.
research Scabies with Secondary Infection Resembling Kerion-Type Tinea Capitis
An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
research Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma with Tinea Capitis in Half-Siblings: Rare Phenomenon in Ichthyosis with Co-Existing Trichophyton rubrum Infection and Blocker Displacement Amplification for Mosaic Mutation Detection
Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
research Importancia de la pseudopelada de Brocq en la práctica de la medicina estética capilar
La detección temprana y precisa de la pseudopelada de Brocq es crucial para detener su progresión.
research Low-Dose Metformin and Profibrotic Signature in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Low-dose metformin may help hair regrowth and reduce inflammation in CCCA.
research A generalized reticulate eruption with scarring alopecia, vulvovaginitis, keratoderma, and 20-nail dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman
Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
research 41495 Efficacy of Oral Naltrexone in the Treatment of Scarring Alopecia
Low-dose oral naltrexone may help reduce inflammation in some scarring alopecia patients.
research Sweat Hypersensitivity‐Induced Urticaria and Sebaceous Adenitis in an American Saddlebred
Sweat hypersensitivity can cause severe skin issues in horses.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study
Exclamation mark hairs help distinguish syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Different Patterns of Lichen Planus in Three Members of One Family
Lichen Planus in siblings may be influenced by genetics and environment.
research Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.