research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
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research Poikiloderma, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, hypohidrosis, malformed bones, lymphedema of the legs and decreased cortisol level: A new entity?
A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp in a Patient With Vitiligo Successfully Treated With Topical Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics successfully treated a rare scalp condition in an elderly man with vitiligo.
research Vitamin D dependent rickets type 2: a case-based review of patient with alopecia and rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions: a rare cause of irreversible childhood alopecia
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome
IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
research Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transition in a Human Organ: Lessons from Lichen Planopilaris
PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
research Type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) diagnosed in an 87-year-old patient with a concomitant chronic autoimmune urticaria
An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
research Follicular vitiligo: A rare clinical variant of a common entity
Follicular vitiligo causes hair to gray without skin color loss.
research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in North Africa: A Series of 17 Cases
Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
research A clinical study of geriatric dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp after contact dermatitis from a prosthetic hair piece
A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
research Alopecia developed in a transitional case from pemphigus foliaceus to pemphigus vulgaris
Hair loss can occur when pemphigus foliaceus changes to pemphigus vulgaris.
research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited
A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
research Electron Microscope Studies of the Human Epidermis The Clear Cell of Masson (Dendritic Cell or Melanocyte)
A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
research Plain Language Summaries
Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
research A homozygous nonsense mutation identified in COL7A1 in a family with autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
research Tyrosinase Depletion Prevents the Maturation of Melanosomes in the Mouse Hair Follicle
Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
research Lymphotoxin-β regulates periderm differentiation during embryonic skin development
Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
research Current best evidence in pigmentary dermatology
Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A 69-Year-Old Man With a Brown-Black Facial Papule
A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
research Cutaneous Ultrastructural Features of the Flaky Skin (fsn) Mouse Mutation
The flaky skin mouse mutation is a natural model for studying human psoriasis.
research Therapeutic effects of topical Mycophenolate mofetil on hydroquinone-induced depigmentation in Guinea pigs and mice
Mycophenolate mofetil may safely help restore skin color in depigmentation conditions.
research Scarring Alopecia in Classic Adult Type I Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research Erythema multiforme sparing regressing herpes zoster lesion: “Reverse isotopic phenomenon?”
A patient's skin rash did not affect the area where a previous viral rash was healing, suggesting a rare immune response.
research Real-world single-center experience with 10 cases of generalized pustular psoriasis successfully treated with ixekizumab
Ixekizumab effectively treats generalized pustular psoriasis.