research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research The toughening transition in hair keratin
The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
research Glandular metaplasia of hair follicles and other responses to vitamin A excess in cultures of rodent skin
Excess vitamin A can cause hair follicles to change into gland-like structures.
research This Month in Archives of Dermatology
Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
research Abnormal inner root sheath of the hair follicle in the loose anagen hair syndrome: An ultrastructural study
Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research An Unexplained Lesion on the Leg of a 2-year-old Girl
The girl's leg lesion was a fungal infection that improved with antifungal medication but kept coming back before finally clearing up after 5 years.
research Clinical significance of dermoscopy in alopecia areata: analysis of 300 cases
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
research Follicular Mucinosis (Alopecia Mucinosa)
Systemic corticosteroids may effectively treat follicular mucinosis.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Systemic retinoids may effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
research Tricholemmoma and tricholemmal carcinoma and Cowden syndrome
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
research Pellagroid dermatitis during a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic therapy.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
research Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
research Lipidized Fibrous Histiocytoma: Differential Diagnosis from Juvenile Xanthogranuloma
The study concluded that careful examination is key to differentiate between lipidized fibrous histiocytoma and juvenile xanthogranuloma.
research A Case Report of Sebaceous Filaments
Topical tretinoin effectively treated sebaceous filaments, improving skin appearance.
research The molecular basis of human keratin disorders
research Palpable Purpura in an Elderly Man—Quiz Case
The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.
research Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.
Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
research DP18 A mimicker of melanoma on sun-exposed sites
Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
research Severe Abnormalities in the Oral Mucosa Induced by Suprabasal Expression of Epidermal Keratin K10 in Transgenic Mice
Abnormal keratin expression in mice causes severe oral issues, affecting feeding.
research Follicular dysplasia in five Weimaraners
Five Weimaraners had a milder form of color dilution alopecia causing hair loss and skin issues.
research 20th Annual Symposium of the British Society of Paediatric Dermatology, 11-12 November 2005, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
research PA13 A hair’s breadth from misdiagnosis
A 15-year-old boy was correctly diagnosed with a rare skin condition after initially being misdiagnosed.
research Dermatitis as a Presenting Sign of Cystic Fibrosis
Recognizing certain rashes can lead to earlier cystic fibrosis diagnosis and better outcomes.
research Basal Lamina Changes During Tissue Interactions in Hair Follicles—An In Vitro Study of Normal Dermal Papillae and Vitamin A-Induced Glandular Morphogenesis
research Nevus psiloliparus: Newly described histopathological features from transverse sections
Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
research Dorsal skin responses to subchronic ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiation in Wistar-derived hypotrichotic WBN/ILA-Ht rats.
Prolonged UVB exposure causes significant skin changes and damage in rats.
research A highly resistant structure between cuticle and cortex of human hair
A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
research Netherton's Syndrome.
A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
research A prospective descriptive study of 100 patients with facial trichostasis spinulosa
Facial trichostasis spinulosa is a chronic condition with significant cosmetic impact, especially in young women.
research NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SECTION OF DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILOLOGY
Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.