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research Biology of melanocytes in mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research Drug-induced skin reactions: a pathologist viewpoint
Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
research Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: Rare Presentation of Polyomavirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients
Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
research Prevention of Alopecia in Medical and Interventional Chemotherapy Patients
Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research 016 Anesthetics Prior to Keloid Injections: A Painless Approach
Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
research Skin diseases in Ghana and the UK
Skin diseases differ between Ghana and the UK, with infections most common in Ghana and malignant skin diseases most prevalent in the UK.
research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis
Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
research A case study of using cross-linked hyaluronic acid for upper eyelid rejuvenation
Cross-linked hyaluronic acid injections effectively rejuvenated upper eyelids, giving a youthful look for over a year.
research Permanent alopecia after cranial irradiation: Dose–response relationship
Higher doses of cranial irradiation are linked to permanent hair loss.
research Azathioprine
Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
research 448 Challenges of securing insurance approval for oral tofacitinib treatment of alopecia areata: A multi-institutional retrospective review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders
Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
research Evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk factors in patients with mycosis fungoides
Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Table of Contents
research Medications
Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
research C002 Vasculitis: A differential diagnostic approach
The document concludes that corticosteroids effectively treat vasculitis allergica in over 90% of cases, with long-term kidney issues being the main adverse outcome.
research C003 Histopathology of the alopecias
Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
research Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms and severe involvement of digestive tract: description of two cases
Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
research Drug Eruptions
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
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 Trichodysplasia of immunosuppression treated with oral valganciclovir
Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
research METHOTREXATE FOR GENERALIZED PUSTULAR PSORIASIS IN A 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD
Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
research FOCAL HYPERTRICHOSIS DURING TOPICAL TACROLIMUS THERAPY FOR CHILDHOOD VITILIGO
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
research Hair and nail involvement in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research FOX FORDYCE DISEASE IN A PREPUBERTAL GIRL
A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.