Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Is There a Link in Relatives?
We report 6 additional cases of female patients with familial FFA (F-FFA) from 3 different families. Sixty-six percent had a family history of autoimmune disease in first-degree relatives; these same patients had a personal history of autoimmune disease. The families described in this cohort study plus the personal and family history of autoimmune disease, as well as the recently described involved genomic loci; reinforced the hypothesis of this disease being genetic. It is important to consider studying this entity since there are scarce data regarding familial cases and this might give us a better insight toward understa...
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 4, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A Review of Nail Changes in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica (Bazex Syndrome)
Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica (Bazex syndrome) is a rare paraneoplastic dermatosis associated with internal malignancies. Clinical presentation is characterized by erythematous or violaceous scaly plaques involving the digits, nose, ears, palms, and soles. Nail changes commonly present concurrently with cutaneous manifestations. In this review, we characterize nail changes associated with acrokeratosis paraneoplastica. A total of 48 cases were analyzed. Nail findings were nonspecific, with the most common being nail plate thickening, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis, longitudinal ridging, discoloration, and nail plate...
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 2, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Pterygium Complicating Nail Psoriasis and Trachyonychia: Is It Rare?
This report highlights the potential of irreversible nail damage occurring in reportedly benign nail conditions like psoriasis and trachyonychia, emphasizing the need for early recognition and aggressive management in such cases.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
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Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
The Effects of Smoking on Hair Health: A Systematic Review
Smoking is not only a preventable cause of significant systemic disease but also affects the follicular growth cycle and fiber pigmentation. Ambient tobacco smoke exposure results in nicotine accumulation in hair follicles and the hair shaft. This review summarizes the evidence on the association between smoking and hair health, as denoted by alopecia and premature hair graying (PHG). In July 2020, a review of the literature using PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL databases identified 32 studies investigating the relationship between smoking, PHG, and alopecia (androgenetic alopecia and frontal fibrosing alopecia). The prevalence ...
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 24, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
New Record of < b > < i > Bipolaris cynodontis < /i > < /b > : An Emerging Human Pathogen Causing Superficial Mycosis in North India
We report the first case of superficial mycosis caused byB. cynodontis that affected the feet of a 19-year-old female student from Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Thus, the causal agent described in the research communication constitutes a new addition to the list of pathogenic non-dermatophytes associated with human skin.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 24, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Nocturnal Traction: Techniques Used for Hair Style Maintenance while Sleeping May Be a Risk Factor for Traction Alopecia
Conclusions: Increased awareness of “nocturnal traction” and asking patients “How do you wear your hair when you sleep?” may help identify at-risk patients.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 19, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Challenges in Performing Nail-Fold Capillaroscopy during COVID-19
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Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 18, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Bibliometric Analysis of the 50 Most Cited Publications in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Conclusions: Recent advances in HS research have focused on investigating HS pathogenesis and drug development, highlighting disease comorbidities, and improving evidence-based care. Studies in pathogenesis have translated into a paradigm shift in medical treatment from antibiotics to incorporation of targeted therapies in recent years. Encouraging growth of HS research in countries outside of North America and Europe may help to optimize HS care globally.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 18, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Flame Hair: Auxiliary Trichoscopic Finding in Radiotherapy-Induced Alopecia
We describe a case of an AE induced by radiotherapy, emphasizing the trichoscopic findings.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 18, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Through a Nail Darkly
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Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 17, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Nonscarring Alopecia and Hypopigmented Lesions May Be Unusual Signs of Secondary Syphilis
We present a case of a 22-year-old patient in whom these symptoms were associated with positive spirochete reactions, which allowed making a diagnosis of syphilitic alopecia coexisting with leukoderma syphiliticum. Skin lesions and hair loss resolved after the treatment with benzathine benzylpenicillin. Trichoscopy in syphilitic alopecia is nonspecific, but the absence of features typical for alopecia areata such as exclamation mark hairs may be important on an early stage of the clinical workup.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 17, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
The Impact of Shampoo Wash Frequency on Scalp and Hair Conditions
Conclusions: Two different studies led to the same conclusion: higher wash frequency is both beneficial and more preferred to lower wash frequency among the Asian populations studied. Concerns related to “overcleaning” were unfounded both objectively and subjectively.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 15, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Subclinical Onychomycosis in Apparently Healthy Adults
Conclusion: We found 4 patients with yeasts, 3 with hyphae, and 1 patient with a combined infection with both yeasts and hyphae (3.1%). These add up to 25% of the clinically apparent healthy nails. Our results show that we still have much to learn from the initial stages of onychomycosis and that our population probably has higher incidence of this nail disease, so we must be alert to subtle nail changes. As our participants signed an informed consent, we will contact those that resulted positive for follow up consultations.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 10, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Hypopigmentation of the Eyebrows in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
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Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 10, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
