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A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research A Simple Technique for Revealing the Surface Pattern of Hair
A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
research Case report on premature hair graying treated with Melitane 5% and oral hair supplements
Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
research BJD Editor's Choice
Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research Melanocytes: The new Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
research Peripilar Sign in Androgenetic Alopecia: Does It Really Indicate Peripilar Infiltrate?
The Peripilar sign does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate in hair loss from Androgenetic Alopecia.
research Beau's Lines
Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
research Dermoscopy Update: Review of its Extradiagnostic and Expanding Indications and Future Prospects
Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
research Dermoscopy of scalp tumours: a multi‐centre study conducted by the international dermoscopy society
The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research The spectrum of hair loss in patients with mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Variations in the optical scattering properties of skin in murine animal models
Male mice have thicker skin, causing more light scattering than females.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research Characterization of scalp, eyelash and eyebrow hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata randomized to placebo in brave AA1 and brave AA2 trials
Severe alopecia areata patients have a low chance of spontaneous hair regrowth.
research An eruption of numerous spiny papules in a pediatric transplant patient
Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Diagnosed in a Black-Skinned Woman in Internal Medicine
A black-skinned woman was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and treated with steroids and eye drops.
research Treatment of Corticosteroid-Induced Hypopigmentation Using Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser
research Betamethasone actives cultured amelanotic melanocytes derived from outer root sheath of human hair follicle
Betamethasone activates and increases the growth of certain skin cells from hair follicles.
research Plain language summaries
Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research The Spectrum of Cutaneous Manifestations in Lupus Erythematosus: A Comprehensive Review
Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
research Spectrum and clinical burden of Unrecognized Dermatologic Diseases in hospitalized adults: A single-centre cross-sectional study
Many skin issues in hospitalized adults go unnoticed, needing better checks and teamwork.
research High-sulfur protein deficient human hair: clinical aspects and biochemical study of two unreported cases of a variant type of trichothiodystrophy
Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
research Linear lichen planus pigmentosus of the face with histological findings of lichen planopilaris - an uncommon variant of lichen planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research A new staining method for visualization of keratin filaments in hair fibre cross sections.
A new method effectively visualizes keratin in hair without harsh chemicals.
research LB948 AI-based customization in hair loss treatment: A 6-month clinical trial with transepidermal water loss and scanning electron microscopy analysis
research Comparison Between Trichoscopic and Histopathological Evaluations of Hair Parameters
Trichoscopy and pathological examination both have unique benefits and cannot completely replace each other in evaluating hair.
research Enhanced Differentiation Potential of Pigmented Human Epidermal Equivalents
PmtHEE is a better model for studying pigmented skin because it includes melanocytes and shows improved cell differentiation.
research PA32 Severe lichen planus with co-localization of vitiligo: a rare and unusual case
A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
research 43687 Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes: More than Just Skin Deep
Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.