research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research Hair follicle-derived epithelial sheet has potential in vitiligo treatment
Hair follicle-derived sheets can effectively treat vitiligo by repigmenting skin.
research Circulating MicroRNA Signatures in Severe Alopecia Areata: Diagnostic Discrimination, Pathway Analysis, and Therapeutic Implications
Distinct miRNA signatures could help diagnose and treat severe Alopecia Areata.
research Genetics of Vitiligo: A Review
Vitiligo is influenced by genetics and environment, and combining these factors can improve early detection and prevention.
research Surgical treatment of vitiligo
Surgical treatments for vitiligo are safe and effective for some patients.
research Cardiac Outflow tract septation defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model respond to Minoxidil treatment.
Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
research Dimorphic regulation of the MafB gene by sex steroids in hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)
Sex steroids affect the MafB gene differently in male and female hamsters.
research The prevalence of thyroid function test abnormalities and serum thyroid autoantibodies in vitiligo and alopecia areata patients in Saudi Arabian population
Thyroid tests may not be needed for all vitiligo and alopecia areata patients unless thyroid disease symptoms appear.
research Rare Presentation of Concomitant Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo in a Teenager
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
research A rare case of complete Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease presenting to a tertiary care hospital in late stage: Clinical features, diagnosis, and management
A young woman with late-stage Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease was successfully treated at a hospital.
research Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without NB-UVB
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
research Treatment of Refractory Vitiligo With a Vellus Hair Punch Graft
A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Alopecia areata in childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
research Verrucous hemangioma leg: A challenging birthmark
A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
research Trends in the presence or absence of transaminitis and/or leukopenia in pediatric patients treated with methotrexate for inflammatory skin disease
Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
research Association of 5-α reductase inhibitors and sexual dysfunction: A RADAR report
Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
research Fluoroscopy-induced morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
research Generalized granuloma annulare: A therapeutic challenge. Our experience in 12 patients
Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
research Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology
A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss: reply from authors
Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
research Acne keloidalis nuchae: risk factors and associated disorders – a retrospective study
The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
research Childhood Obesity with Resting State Functional Connectivity and Premature Pubarche with Neuroimaging Methods A Systematic Review
Childhood obesity is linked to early puberty and affects brain function.
research Exploring links between acne and metabolic syndrome: a narrative review
Acne may signal underlying metabolic issues, and lifestyle changes can help manage both.
research Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Endocrine Aspects
Higher testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction.
research 132 Long-Term Testosterone Treatment Leads to Sustained Weight Loss in Hypogonadal Men - Results from a Propensity-matched Subgroup of a Controlled Registry Study
Long-term testosterone treatment helps men with low testosterone levels lose weight.
research Vertex balding, plasma insulin-like growth factor 1, and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3
Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3, suggesting these factors might be important in male pattern baldness.
research Characterization of metabolic changes in the phenotypes of women with polycystic ovary syndrome in a large Mediterranean population from Sicily
Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
research A Case Report of a Rare Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus with Chin Prostration
A rare lupus case on the chin was successfully treated with steroids and immunomodulators after accurate diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques.