25 citations
,
November 2005 in “PubMed” Finasteride changes androgen receptor location in rat epididymis without altering tissue structure.
3 citations
,
November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
25 citations
,
June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Early scar classification in lupus can improve treatment and patient outcomes.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
11 citations
,
January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
26 citations
,
December 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Seborrheic keratoses may partly come from hair follicle cells.
10 citations
,
April 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical clascoterone may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
31 citations
,
September 1996 in “Differentiation” The upper dermal sheath can regenerate hair in rats.
A rare case of a benign hair follicle tumor with unusual skin changes highlights the need for timely diagnosis to prevent potential cancer.
5 citations
,
February 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp during hair transplants, keeping them alive for 6 days for research and cosmetic uses.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The approach improves scalp surgery results by tailoring techniques to defect size and location.
2 citations
,
May 2012 in “Acta pharmaceutica sinica B” The study found unique microscopic features for hair or feather in five animal ingredients in Shenrongbian pill.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Middle-aged men with unusual hot flashes should be checked for pituitary tumors.
3 citations
,
May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
Targeting androgen receptors in the skin is the most effective treatment for hyperandrogenism-related skin issues.
8 citations
,
July 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
15 citations
,
November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Cicatricial pemphigoid rarely affects the scalp but is hard to treat when it does.
9 citations
,
June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” People with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus often have smaller sebaceous glands on their scalp.
5 citations
,
January 2010 in “The anatomical record” Most dogs have hair whorls on their chest and limbs, with shelter dogs and short-haired dogs having more chest whorls.
January 2024 in “Journal of developmental biology” Abdominal skin heals faster than dorsal skin because it has more stem cells.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
5 citations
,
May 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The author now believes tricholemmal carcinoma is a rare type of infundibular squamous cell carcinoma and more research is needed on these tumors.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” Sarcoptes scabiei caused mange in Goa goats, but they fully recovered with treatment.
26 citations
,
July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
2 citations
,
May 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Tissue expansion successfully treated alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
9 citations
,
January 1997 in “Endocrine Journal” Gonadal biopsy is the best method to diagnose gonadal dysgenesis.
7 citations
,
November 1997 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” Epidermal growth factor disrupts hair and gland formation in bandicoots.
11 citations
,
July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology” A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.
5 citations
,
February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.