research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
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research “‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Variation in the caprine keratin-associated protein 15-1 (KAP15-1) gene affects cashmere fibre diameter
The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
research Microneedling dilates the follicular infundibulum and increases transfollicular absorption of liposomal sepia melanin
Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Dermatologie care behind bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research Cutaneous manifestations of metabolic diseases: uncommon presentations
Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
research Identifying the supportive care needs of men and women affected by chemotherapy-induced alopecia? A systematic review
People undergoing chemotherapy need better support and information to cope with hair loss.
research Spider joint hair sensilla: adaptation to proprioreceptive stimulation
Spider joint hair sensilla are adapted to sense movement during walking.
research Técnica actual del trasplante de pelo de unidades foliculares
Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.
research Chinese SLE Treatment and Research group (CSTAR) registry 2009–2019: Major clinical characteristics of Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.
research A “hair‐raising” history of alopecia areata
The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
research Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research A Technique for Reconstruction of Eyebrows and Eyelashes
The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
research Anaemia and skin disease
Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.
research Analysis of pediatric dermatology inpatient consultations in a pediatric teaching hospital
Most hospitalized children with skin issues were boys, with allergic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis being most common, and treatments were usually topical.
research Histopathological investigation of clinically non‐affected perilesional scalp in alopecias detected unexpected spread of disease activities
Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
research Functional ectodermal organ regeneration as the next generation of organ replacement therapy
The document concludes that regenerating functional ectodermal organs like teeth and hair is promising for future therapies.
research Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck
Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.
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 Hair microscopy: an easy adjunct to diagnosis of systemic diseases in children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Trichoscopy in hair disorders in darker skin: An approach to diagnosis
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
research Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Trichophyton tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants.
A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
research TMT-based quantitative proteomics reveals the genetic mechanisms of secondary hair follicle development in fine-wool sheep
Key proteins influence wool quality by affecting hair follicle development in sheep.
research Alopecia Areata Treatment Patterns and Satisfaction: Results of a Real-World Cross-Sectional Survey in Europe
Current treatments for severe alopecia areata are unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for better options.
research Ruxolitinib Rescues Multiorgan Clinical Autoimmunity in Patients with APS-1
Ruxolitinib significantly improves multiple autoimmune conditions in APS-1 patients.
research Anagen Effluvium in Association With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
A critically ill boy experienced hair loss likely due to the stress of his medical treatments, but his hair regrew completely in 1.5 months.
research Outcome Measures in Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease: Dermatomyositis and Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) associates with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, increased trabeculation, curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group Registry (CSTAR) XIII: prevalence and risk factors for chronic scarring alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.