research Expert consensus recommendations on appropriate serological testing for the chief complaint of alopecia
Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.
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research Clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children
Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
research DP15 Syphilis: the chameleon disease. A case series of unexpected mimicry
Syphilis can mimic other diseases, making diagnosis challenging, but proper testing and treatment are effective.
research CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA WITH LYMPH NODE METASTASIS IN AN ADULT ADDAX (ADDAX NASOMACULATUS)
An addax had skin cancer that spread to lymph nodes and was euthanized.
research The use of auto-antibody testing in the evaluation of interstitial lung disease (ILD) – A practical approach for the pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research HAIR DISORDERS
The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
research Clinical case of alopecia totalis in pediatric practice
An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
research Nonpruritic urticaria – a sign of serious systemic disease
Non-itchy rashes can indicate serious diseases like lupus.
research Attenuation of Autoimmune Phenomena in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
The girl's condition improved with treatment, showing no new autoimmune diseases and hair regrowth.
research Mixed-pattern, essential syphilitic alopecia, uveitis, and papillitis in an immunocompetent patient with neurosyphilis
Syphilis treatment resolved hair loss and eye symptoms, highlighting its importance in diagnosing unusual alopecia.
research Serological screening for coeliac disease in vitiligo and alopecia areata
Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
research Positive lymphocyte transformation test in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp after short-term use of topical minoxidil solution
Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
research Case Report: Secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact: a case of initial misdiagnosis
Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.
research Nonspecific diffuse alopecia as a single manifestation of syphilis infection: clinical and trichoscopic features
Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
research Serological Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Patients With a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
H. pylori infection is not linked to PCOS or infertility.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in COVID-19: Report on 31 Cases from Five Countries
Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.
research Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Case Report
HIV-infected men who have sex with men are at higher risk for aggressive syphilis, but treatment and tests are effective.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Alopecias in lupus erythematosus
Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Syphilis: today
Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
research Toxic epidermal necrolysis caused by skin hypersensitivity to monosulfiram.
A woman's severe skin reaction was caused by an allergy to a skin treatment.
research Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy
The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
research Heterozygous Variants of the SLC39A4 Gene and Possible Increased Risk for Developing Acrodermatitis Enteropathica with Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
research The Spectrum of Cutaneous Manifestations in Lupus Erythematosus: A Comprehensive Review
Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
research Skin manifestations of celiac disease
A gluten-free diet significantly improves skin and health issues in people with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition linked to celiac disease.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Caution in the time of rashes and COVID-19
Skin symptoms linked to COVID-19 are hard to confirm, and more testing is needed to identify which are truly caused by the virus.
research Human hair follicle organ culture: theory, application and perspectives
Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research COLLAB: A Global Survey of Clinical and Laboratory Assessment in Alopecia Areata by Hair Specialists
Hair specialists vary in testing for alopecia areata, highlighting the need for standard guidelines.