8 citations
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February 2022 in “Vascular Health and Risk Management”
This review highlights the increased cardiovascular risk associated with certain dermatologic diseases like psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa but reports no new clinical findings.
This review summarizes current knowledge on four common autoinflammatory skin diseases—vitiligo, alopecia areata, systemic lupus erythematosus, and psoriasis—focusing on their molecular backgrounds, including genetic susceptibility, epigenetic regulation, and immunological pathways.
This case report describes a 36-year-old African American woman with discoid lupus resulting in skin lesions, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing cutaneous and systemic lupus symptoms.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”
This article reports a case of Rowell syndrome in a woman with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that appeared to be triggered by COVID-19 infection, suggesting a potential connection.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition”
This review discusses the complex skin changes associated with obesity and the potential benefits of nutritional interventions for inflammatory skin diseases, without reporting new clinical results.
The conversation discusses scalp issues and hair loss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.