research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man
A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Rectangular-patterned occipital alopecia areata: A report of three cases
Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and the impact of wig prosthesis on patient quality of life: a case report with medical insurance appeal letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research BULLOUS LUPUS, AN UNCOMMON CAUSE OF ATYPICAL ESOPHAGITIS: A CASE REPORT
Bullous lupus can cause severe esophageal issues but responds well to corticosteroids and azathioprine.
research 653 Substance P ameliorates epidermal thickness, basal cell density, and asymmetric stem cell self-renewal in skin with decreased sensory innervation
Substance P helps restore skin thickness and cell renewal when sensory nerves are reduced.
research Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair: a report of a new family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research 312 CRISPR/Cas9-based targeted genome editing for correction of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using iPS cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research A case of cutis verticis gyrata developing in a patient with primary scarring alopecia: A unique presentation of a rare disorder
A rare scalp condition, cutis verticis gyrata, was found in a woman with primary scarring alopecia.
research Eosinophilic Pleuropericardial Effusion due to Valproic Acid
Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities. Pili Bifurcati: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis
The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
research Connective Tissue Disorders
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-year-old Boy with Medulloblastoma
A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
research [Visual field defect in a patient given sodium valporate then carbamazepine: possible effect of aminotransferase inhibition].
Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
research Effects of Testosterone+Finasteride on Bone After Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Testosterone plus finasteride increases bone density in men with spinal cord injuries.
research Case Report: Penile Strangulation Secondary to Hair Tourniquet
Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
research 284 Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATPChannel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research Characterisation of Myotonic Dystrophy type I cell models and drug evaluation by a cell- based quantification platform.
Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
research Treatment of a Spinal Cord Hemitransection Injury with Keratin Biomaterial Hydrogel Elicits Recovery and Tissue Repair
Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
research Localized Scleroderma morphea-like in a cat.
The cat's skin condition was resistant to treatment and did not improve.
research Cervical laxity and fractional infrared: A new approach
Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
research 2 SIDES OF LUPUS: CASE REPORT
Living with lupus as both a patient and doctor improved understanding and care for others.
research Linear lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting as alopecia along Blaschko’s lines: A distinct variant of lupus panniculitis in East Asians?
A unique type of lupus panniculitis causes reversible hair loss on the scalp in East Asians.
research 292 Topical gabapentin for the treatment of symptomatic scalp in cicatricial alopecias
Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
research Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients after septoplasty
Using PBMT and Respiro Mirtol forte after septoplasty reduces pain and inflammation.
research Case of alopecia areata accompanied by polymyalgia rheumatica
Alopecia areata and polymyalgia rheumatica may be linked autoimmune conditions.
research 391 The relative frequency of small vessel cerebrovascular disease and brain atrophy in MRI of patients with psoriasis
Psoriasis patients did not show more brain atrophy or small vessel disease than controls, but longer psoriasis duration was linked to more brain atrophy.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C mutation in a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research P44 The presentation of systemic erythematous lupus with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.