Thyroid Diseases in a Cohort of Finnish Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Conclusion: Our study is in line with previous ones that showed the association of HS and thyroid disorders in nonsmokers. Asthma may be simply an association with thyroid disorders and unrelated to HS as such.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - April 4, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Case Series of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: Is There a Familial Correlation?
Conclusions: These cases of mother and daughter disease association suggest a potential benefit of and role for performing systematic scalp examinations of all first-degree relatives of patients with pattern cicatricial alopecia.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 30, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Metformin in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is It Worth Pursuing Further?
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often coexists with obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, or impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Metformin is a medication used for the treatment of diabetes, acting in multiple ways. There is evidence that it decreases inflammatory cytokines, some of which are implicated in the pathogenesis of HS (TNF- α, IL-17). We performed a systematic review of data regarding the efficacy and safety of metformin for the treatment of HS. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov), as well as the abst...
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Five Key Vitamins and Minerals
In conclusion, optimizing nutrition in addition to standard HS therapeutics may help reduce disease burden; however more research is needed.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 23, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Monodactylous Longitudinal Melanonychia in Pediatric Skin of Color: A Case Series and Review
Conclusion: Although many sources recommend a conservative approach to treatment that involves monitoring and follow-up, our findings indicate that a wait-and-see method cannot be applied to all cases in the pediatric population due to disruptions in continuity of care. An individualized approach considering such factors should be employed for each patient, and certain high-risk features of the ABCDEF nail melanoma model may be relevant in pediatric cases.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 22, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
COVID-19 Infection in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients: A Retrospective Study
Conclusion: Our findings support the growing evidence that having HS itself may not be a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 9, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Alopecia Areata Barbae in a Nutshell
Beard alopecia areata, or alopecia areata barbae, (BAA) is a subset of alopecia areata, a T-cell mediated inflammatory disease that disrupts the hair follicle cycle leading to early onset of catagen. The aim of this review is to help strengthen cliniciansapos; skills in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of BAA. We performed a literature review according to the modified PRISMA guidelines, using a combination of relevant key words in electronic databases. According to the data from the 25 articles on BAA reviewed here, BAA mostly affects middle-aged men (mean age 31 years) who typically experience patchy hair loss in...
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Is There a Role for Radiofrequency Devices in Hair?
Conclusions: Preliminary evidence supports the use of bipolar and monopolar RF devices for hair removal, while fractional RF appears to be an emerging technology for hair growth. Additional studies are needed to investigate the efficacy, mechanisms, and parameters of radiofrequency devices for various hair applications.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - March 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Serum Amyloid A: A Potential New Marker of Severity in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Conclusions: We recommend assessment of SAA levels to monitor therapeutic response in patient with HS in order to prevent disease ’s flare and potential complications.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 20, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Nail Unit
Discussion: Periungual discoid lupus erythematosus is rare. The scars caused by this disease can very rarely develop into squamous cell carcinoma. This is the first report of this occurrence at the periungual tissues.Skin Appendage Disord (Source: Skin Appendage Disorders)
Source: Skin Appendage Disorders - February 15, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
