October 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces medical journal” In this study of patients at a dermatology outpatient department in Pakistan, infections and infestations were the most common skin issues, with scabies and dermatophyte infections accounting for 26.5% of all cases observed.
This study describes vitiligo as a chronic disorder where genetic, environmental, and immune factors contribute to skin depigmentation, with associations to other autoimmune diseases and potential links to oxidative stress.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
