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    GlossaryAnhidrosis

    inability to sweat normally, risking overheating and heatstroke

    Anhidrosis, also known as hypohidrosis, is a medical condition characterized by the inability to sweat normally. This can lead to overheating and heatstroke, as sweating is essential for regulating body temperature. Causes can range from skin damage and certain medications to underlying neurological or genetic disorders.

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      research Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

      11 citations, January 2017 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
      Skin and nail problems like hair loss, dry skin, and fungal infections are common in people with long-term Type 2 Diabetes and can be prevented with good blood sugar control and foot care.
      Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      research Medical Practice: Therapy and Adverse Reactions

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
      Surgery And Laser

      research Surgery And Laser

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
      Cancer

      research Cancer

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
      Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      research Bullous/Mucous Membrane

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
      Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

      research Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
      Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period

      research Internal Medicine: Retrospective Review of 120 Patients Over a 10-Year Period

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
      Wound Healing and Hair

      research Wound Healing and Hair

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
      Immunology

      research Immunology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
      Pathology

      research Pathology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
      Pediatric Dermatology

      research Pediatric Dermatology

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
      HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases

      July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
      Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      research Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

      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.
      Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters

      research Abstracts From The 55th European Society Of Human Genetics Conference: E-Posters

      1 citations, May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics”
      Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
      Disorders of the Skin Appendages

      research Disorders of the Skin Appendages

      December 2016 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”
      The document concludes that proper recognition and treatment of skin appendage disorders are important for management.

      research Extensive Scleredema Adultorum with Loss of Eccrine Glands

      2 citations, August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      A rare case of scleredema in a diabetic woman showed loss of sweat glands, causing heat strokes, with treatment only slightly improving symptoms.
      Surgery and Laser Treatments in Dermatology

      research Surgery and Laser Treatments in Dermatology

      April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
      Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia

      51 citations, October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.