research Diseases of the hair and scalp in the elderly
Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.
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research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Unravelling Trichilemmal Carcinoma: A Rare Scalp Malignancy with Diagnostic Dilemmas and Its Multifaceted Management
Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
research Focal Photodamage on the Occipital Scalp
Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
research Dermoscopy — 4th Conference of the Section of Dermoscopy and Other Skin Imaging Techniques (DiTOS) of the Polish Dermatological Society — Abstracts
Hair loss can be caused by cancer, treatments, or skin conditions, and trichoscopy helps diagnose it.
research Multifocal Malignant Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumour: A Diagnostic Imitator Beyond the Scalp
Recognizing specific markers is crucial for correctly diagnosing and treating rare multifocal MPTT in males.
research Uncovering the complex relationship between balding, testosterone and skin cancers in men
Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
research Mechanisms of impairment in hair and scalp induced by hair dyeing and perming and potential interventions
Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
research Androgenic alopecia may have evolved to protect men from prostate cancer by increasing skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research El contexto de la tricología en el médico
Hair and scalp health needs more attention in medical training.
research A Review of the Most Common Dermatologic Conditions and their Debilitating Psychosocial Impacts
Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
research Palpable Purpura in an Elderly Man—Quiz Case
The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.
research Dermatology for the elderly: An Indian perspective
The paper concludes that elderly in India face unique skin challenges and need better dermatological care and awareness.
research BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGY.
The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
research Unilateral Gottron Papules in a Patient Following a Stroke
People with hair loss should use strong sun protection to prevent scalp skin cancer.
research A Rare Case of Cutis Verticis Gyrata with Underlying Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus
A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
research How good is artificial intelligence (AI) at solving hairy problems? A review of AI applications in hair restoration and hair disorders
AI is effective in diagnosing and treating hair disorders, including detecting hair loss and scalp conditions with high accuracy, but it should supplement, not replace, doctor-patient interactions.
research Never too old to regenerate? Wound induced hair follicle neogenesis after secondary intention healing in a geriatric patient
An 80-year-old patient grew new hair on a wound, showing that elderly people can still regenerate hair.
research Alopecia: the case for medical necessity.
Alopecia should be treated as a medical condition because it may increase the risk of serious diseases and psychological issues.
research Unexpected Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.
research Persistierende Wundheilungsstörungen nach Lokaltherapie von Feldkanzerisierung des Capillitiums mit Imiquimod oder Diclofenac
Older men with scalp wounds had long-term healing problems after using imiquimod or diclofenac for skin cancer prevention.
research SAT-134 Postmenopausal Virilization: Rare Case of an Ovarian Tumor Not Easily Identified on Imaging
An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.
research A Novel Connexin 26 Mutation in a Patient Diagnosed with Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome
A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
research Nanotechnology in Dermatology
Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
research Anatomic location of primary melanoma: Survival differences and sun exposure
Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
research Baker′s dozen on the scalp: An interesting case of multiple trichilemmal cyst
A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
research Plain Language Summaries
Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
research Experimental aspects concerning the laser action on the living tissue
Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
research Male pattern hair loss
Male pattern hair loss is common, affects mental health, and can be treated with medication or hair transplants.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp induced by gefitinib: case and review of the literature
An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.