Skin, Eye, and Other Problems
July 2019
in “
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
”
TLDR Some eczema treatments may cause conjunctivitis, many people have sensitive eyes, air pollution can increase skin wrinkles, hair loss medication does not affect sexual function, and dermatologists can help identify torture signs on refugees' skin.
In July 2019, several studies were discussed regarding skin, eye, and other problems. The anti-interleukin 4 receptor antagonist dupilumab, used for treating moderate to severe atopic eczema, was found to cause conjunctivitis in about 10% of patients. A large study in France found that 50% of people reported having 'sensitive eyes', with the majority being women, and 18% reported 'sensitive eyelids', with triggers including sun, dust, dry air, or computer work. A South Korean study with 188 volunteers found a significant association between exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) and the wrinkle index for facial skin. A study from the USA and Canada involving 762 male participants found no measurable effect on libido or other sexual life parameters by use of finasteride, a drug used for treating androgenetic alopecia. Lastly, the article discussed the role of dermatologists in documenting signs of torture on the skin, particularly in refugee populations.
