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 Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) Is Required for Normal Development of Skin and Thymus
The Apc gene is crucial for normal skin and thymus development.
research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition
The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
research Epidermal keratinocytes initiate wound healing and pro-inflammatory immune responses following percutaneous schistosome infection
Epidermal keratinocytes start wound healing and inflammation after schistosome infection.
research Accelerated Wound Healing Using Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can speed up wound healing and deliver drugs effectively but may have potential toxicity risks.
research Sub-chronic effects of a Phthirusa pyrifolia aqueous extract on reproductive function and comparative hormone levels in male rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
research An important role of cutaneous lymphatic vessels in coordinating and promoting anagen hair follicle growth
Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
research Adverse cutaneous effects of psychotropic medications
Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems, including serious conditions, and patients should be monitored closely.
research Tinea capitis occurring in adults – a report of two cases with atypical presentation
Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
research Lack of response of alopecia areata to pimecrolimus cream
Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
research Failure of Fresh Plasma in Leiner Disease
Fresh plasma transfusions did not help treat Leiner disease in an infant.
research The coudability sign of alopecia areata: the real story
The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
research P131 Menstrual irregularity in hirsute women
Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
research P132 Quality of life, psychopathologic symptoms and personality disorders in subjects with androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia linked to higher anxiety and personality disorders.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Acneiform Dermatoses
Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Patient with 17?-hydroxylase Deficiency
Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical presentations and prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Isomorphic and isotopic phenomenon occurring simultaneously in a case of granuloma annulare
A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
research Psychoactive drugs and skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Phenotypic variability associated withWNT10Anonsense mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus: is there a link?
There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
research Effects of the Lexington LaserComb on hair regrowth in the C3H/HeJ mouse model of alopecia areata
The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
research Food hypersensitivity-induced chronic gastrointestinal inflammation in a non-human primate model of diet-induced obesity
A high-fat diet caused severe health problems in female macaques but was reversible with a normal diet, while male macaques reacted differently.
research CD123 immunohistochemistry for plasmacytoid dendritic cells is useful in the diagnosis of scarring alopecia
Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
research Treatment of Vitiligo With the 308-nm Xenon Chloride Excimer Laser
The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
research Linking allergy to mercury to HLA and burning mouth syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
research Familial Androgenetic Alopecia in Siblings with Normal Endocrinological Status
Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.