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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus causes scalp plaques that can lead to hair loss, and antimalarial drugs are effective treatments.
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research Dysregulation of Grainyhead-like 3 expression causes widespread developmental defects
Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
research Rapidly growing hand nodule
A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Hidradenitis suppurativa as a potential subtype of autoinflammatory keratinization disease.
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease linked to gene mutations and immune system issues.
research Tumors of the follicular infundibulum
Benign tumors from hair follicles can look like other skin cancers but have distinct features under dermoscopy.
research Tricholemmoma and tricholemmal carcinoma and Cowden syndrome
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
research Self-Assessment
Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
research Scalp photodamage in balding men: An observational study combining a novel clinical scoring method with estimation of individual sun exposure history and risk factors
The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
research Dermatological Complications in Transplant Patients and Composite Tissue Allotransplant Pathology
Transplant patients face higher skin cancer risks due to immunosuppressive therapy, requiring careful skin health monitoring.
research Scaly Papular Lesions
Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
research Investigating the Role of Metabolism in Tissue Homeostasis and Tumor Initiation by Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hair follicle stem cells may cause squamous cell carcinoma due to a metabolic shift towards glycolysis.
research 014 Non-melanoma skin cancer in skin of color: Cases of mistaken identity
Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
research Targeting nonmelanoma skin cancer using selective photothermolysis with 595 nm pulsed dye laser: Outcomes of 1080 cases
595 nm pulsed dye laser is a cost-effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with a low recurrence rate.
research Tether-induced tenosynovitis: The importance of an intact skin barrier
An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.
research CLINICAL STUDY OF CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATION OF GERIATRIC AGE GROUP
Elderly people often have skin issues like wrinkles, dryness, and benign tumors, needing special dermatology care.
research Abstract 1757: Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Comparison of the pharmacoeconomic profiles of treatment regimens for field pattern actinic keratoses
Some blood pressure medications are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer.
research 643 Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Functional analysis of collagen XVII in epithelial cancers and a mouse model
Collagen XVII is important for cell functions and its absence can worsen cancer outcomes.
research Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in a heart transplant patient
A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
research Scalp lesions, in images
Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
research What is it about your skin cancer that bothers you the most? 700 patients respond
Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers are most bothered by fear of progression, appearance concerns, and having cancer.
research News in brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research Research Snippets
New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
research A Clinicopathological and Immunofluorescence study of Lichen Planus
Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
research Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon
Hair restoration surgeons need scalp dermatology knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
research Mono‐letter mnemonics in dermatology
Mnemonics with one letter are useful and easy to remember for learning dermatology.
research Stem Cells in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Stem cells play a key role in nonmelanoma skin cancers, with different origins and genetic changes linked to basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
research Cytokeratin 19 expression in usual cutaneous carcinomas
CK 19 expression is higher in more severe skin cancers.
research LICHEN SCLEROSUS ET ATROPHICUS AND KRAUROSIS VULVAE
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is generally not considered precancerous, but there are exceptions.