Increased Association between Previous Pregnancies and Use of Chemical Relaxers in 74 Women with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

Background: Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a type of scarring alopecia exclusively seen in women of African descent. The etiology is unknown and epidemiologic studies including data on comorbidities in patients with CCCA are limited. Our primary objective was to identify possible etiologic and lifestyle associations in patients with CCCA.

Increased Preauricular Wrinkles in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Compared to Age-Matched Controls: A Prospective Study of 64 Patients.

Introduction: Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a scarring alopecia affecting mainly postmenopausal females. Associated clinical signs include facial papules, glabellar red dots, depression of frontal veins, and lichen planus pigmentosus. Our objective was to establish the validity of increased preauricular lines as another clinical marker of FFA.

Skin changes in the obese patient.

Obesity is a worldwide major public health problem with an alarmingly increasing prevalence over the past 2 decades. The consequences of obesity in the skin are underestimated. In this paper, we review the effect of obesity on the skin, including how increased body mass index affects skin physiology, skin barrier, collagen structure, and wound healing.

Occupational Retronychia: A Report of a Case in a UPS Employee.

Retronychia is a frequently misdiagnosed nail disorder characterized by proximal ingrowth of the nail into the proximal nail plate. Often presenting with chronic paronychia, retronychia is commonly misdiagnosed and treated ineffectively with antimicrobials. The main cause is repeated micro-trauma to the affected nail, therefore a thorough history of exposures and insults to the toenail is crucial in identifying the cause of this nail abnormality.

Propionibacterium (Cutibacterium) acnes Bacteriophage Therapy in Acne: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives.

Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological disorder worldwide. It is a multifactorial disease that involves increased sebum production, hyperkeratinization of the pilosebaceous unit, Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes) colonization, and inflammation. The human skin microbiome hosts a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

The Effects of Aloe vera on Wound Healing in Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Viability.

Introduction: Aloe vera is sometimes used as a folk remedy for minor wounds and burns, but its mechanisms of action in wound healing are unclear.

Objective: In this study, the authors evaluate the effects of A vera on wound healing.

Materials And Methods: In vitro analyses of cell proliferation and migration were conducted on normal human primary skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes in growth media with A vera solution and preservatives at various concentrations.

Chemical peels in the treatment of acne: patient selection and perspectives.

Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in adolescents and young adults. It carries a significant psychological and economic burden to patients and society. A wide range of therapeutic options are available, including topicals and systemic therapies.

Psychoneurocutaneous medicine: past, present and future.

Psychoneurocutaneous medicine is an important and rapidly growing field. It is an integrative science created to address the interaction between the mind, nervous system and skin. Four major fields are involved: psychiatry, psychology, neurology and dermatology.