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GlossaryActinic Keratosis

rough, scaly skin patch from sun exposure, potentially precancerous

Actinic Keratosis (AK), also known as Solar Keratosis, is a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of exposure to the sun. It is considered a precancerous condition because it can potentially develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Early detection and treatment are important to prevent progression.

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research Immunohistochemical Expression of Cytokeratin 15, Cytokeratin 19, Follistatin, and Bmi-1 in Basal Cell Carcinoma

10 citations , December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi-1 can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.

Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies

research Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies

8 citations , August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.

research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results

359 citations , September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology”

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

research Erosive Pustulosis of the Scalp: 3 Cases

January 2005 in “Digest of the World Core Medical Journals”

Oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids significantly improved a rare scalp condition in three elderly patients.

research Methotrexate, Tacrolimus, Voriconazole: High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a 65-Year-Old Man

June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly”

A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.

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community When you're balding is it an absolute traumatic period of your life or do some people not care as much?

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Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.