This book attempts to present a practical clinical account of the hair and its disorders. It is hoped that it will be of value not only to the dermatologist, but also to other physicians who wish to understand the significance of changes in their patients hair. The comparative physiology of ...
Hair loss is a common problem in all ethnic groups. It may occur in all parts of the body; however, it more commonly affects the scalp, and the patient presents with major concerns about cosmetic effects, long-term outcome, and perspectives. Physiologically, hair is of minor benefit to huma...
Cassano N, Amerio P, D’Ovidio R, Vena GA (2014) Hair disorders associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases. G Ital Dermatol Venereol 149(5):555–565 CAS PubMed Google Scholar Castelli E, Fiorella S, Caputo V (2012) Pili annulati coincident with alopecia areata, autoimmune thyroid...
Hair diseases are often associated with nail diseases as well as widespread skin disorders such as lichen planus or lupus erythematosus. Thus every patient presenting with hair problems should have their nails carefully examined and be offered a complete skin examination. From the physician's ...
Endocrine manifestations related to inherited metabolic diseases in adults Hypogonadism is also frequent in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (with adrenal failure), congenital disorders of glycosylation, and Fabry and glycogen storage ... MC Vantyghem,D Dobbelaere,K Mention,... - 《Orphanet Journal of ...
Many hair diseases can be associated with distinct underlying disorders. Piedra are fungal diseases. The human body, apart from its glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair. Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth, hair types and ...
Hair disorders can be one of the manifestations of a multitude of systemic diseases. Hair disorders may be subdivided into three categories: hair loss, excess of hair and variations in hair colour. With many causes variying from hormonal diseases to aging, the hairloss as a title can be divi...
cells within the follicular bulge that communicate with the fibroblasts of the dermal papilla. These structures may be destroyed by systemic autoimmune disorders as well as by granulomatous diseases. To prohibit permanent damage of hair follicles, early diagnosis and the correct treatment are necessary....
Broken hair fibers are visualized in patients with heat or chemical-related damage to the hair shaft, trichotillomania, and structural hair disorders. Chronic starvation (particularly marasmus) may result in lusterless, dry, fine, and straight hair that is sparse and easily plucked from the scalp...
Hair and Scalp Disorders in a Tuscan Pediatric Dermatological Outpatient Clinic: A Clinical and Epidemiological Evaluation.###CMS finalizes 2016 hospital outpatient payment rule.###Development and implementation of a pharmacist-managed outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy program.###Elder abuse among...