23 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
22 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNAs are crucial for skin development and health.
16 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
11 citations,
November 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Azelaic Acid is effective and safe for treating adult female acne, with few side effects.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.
8 citations,
May 2018 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.
5 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
[object Object] March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” miR-486 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
3 citations,
December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
34 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” Ciclosporin A effectively treated a cat's severe skin condition.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
December 2023 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)” Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.
29 citations,
January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
2 citations,
April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
1 citations,
August 2024 in “Polymers” The P25H5-O microneedles effectively deliver substances through hair follicles and are safe for skin cells.
61 citations,
September 2010 in “Genomics” The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
19 citations,
March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
24 citations,
July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
7 citations,
January 2011 in “Veterinary Pathology” A horse with severe hair loss was diagnosed with alopecia areata and a yeast infection.
4 citations,
September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Archiv Euromedica” Topical treatment is recommended for Folliculitis decalvans in pregnant women.