research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research A Rare Phenomenon of Hashimotos Thyroiditis Converting to Graves Disease
Hashimoto's can rarely change to Graves disease, needing careful monitoring.
research Serum C-19 steroid sulphates in females with clinical hyperandrogenism
Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
research Successful rapid subcutaneous desensitization to anakinra in a case of delayed‐type hypersensitivity reaction
A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
research The clinical evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
research INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research 25 years of ERβ: a personal journey
ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.
research The Charnoly body as a universal biomarker of cell injury
Charnoly bodies could be a marker for cell damage, and certain nutrients and proteins might prevent them, potentially helping with brain diseases and cancer.
research BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGY.
The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease: A Premature Association?
While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.
research Sex differences in COVID-19: the role of androgens in disease severity and progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus and its variants: review and update
Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
research Hair casts
Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
research A case of recalcitrant pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease successfully controlled with adalimumab
Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
research Adult Group B Streptococcal Disease
International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.
research Androgen sensitivity gateway to COVID ‐19 disease severity
Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
research Skin steroidogenesis in health and disease
The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
research Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
research Pityriasis versicolor on the scalp: An unusual distribution of a common disease
A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
research Unmet Medical Needs in Chronic, Non-communicable Inflammatory Skin Diseases
There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
research Current problems in dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp, vol. 12
The book "Diseases of the Hair and Scalp" has outdated information and confusing content, but may still offer some insights.
research Pain in pancreatic cancer: A medical oncologist's view
Pancreatic cancer pain management is inadequate due to the disease's severity and limited effectiveness of treatments.
research Control by a hair’s breadth: the role of microRNAs in the skin
MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
research Summary of the Preceding Three Alopecia Areata Research Summits: What’s Past Is Prologue
New treatments and strategies are needed for Alopecia Areata, focusing on immune response and better trial designs.
research Hair Loss and Androgen’s Role in the Era of COVID-19
Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.
research Chronic inflammatory diseases are stimulated by current lifestyle: how diet, stress levels and medication prevent our body from recovering
Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
research Graft-versus-host disease
Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
research Which plant for which skin disease? Part 2: Dermatophytes, chronic venous insufficiency, photoprotection, actinic keratoses, vitiligo, hair loss, cosmetic indications
Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
research Bald’s Leechbook and the Construction of Male Health in Anglo-Saxon England
The Leechbook shows how hair and sexual health were key to medieval masculinity and some remedies may still be useful.
research Women’s Health Care During the Perimenopause
The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.