11 citations
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November 2021 in “BMJ Open” This study reviews the epidemiology of alopecia areata in the UK, focusing on its links to mental health comorbidities, autoimmune/atopic associations, and common infection incidences.
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July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” This review covers the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of four common skin infections in children, reporting no new experimental findings.
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December 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that there is no clinically significant association between alopecia areata and the incidence of common infections, potentially reflecting increased healthcare engagement rather than a true link.
June 2023 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This case report describes a child with tinea capitis who experienced complete lesion remission and hair regrowth after early diagnosis and treatment with antifungal medications, highlighting the importance of timely management to prevent complications like scarring and permanent hair loss.
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May 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review of 142 studies found that skin lesions linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection may serve as prognostic markers or early symptoms, with impacts varying by age, ethnicity, and treatments used, and stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic can worsen chronic skin conditions.