39 citations,
April 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
32 citations,
November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
23 citations,
January 2005 in “Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai zasshi” Nested PCR can reliably identify fungal infections when traditional methods fail.
21 citations,
September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
8 citations,
August 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Most HIV patients develop skin symptoms that can indicate the stage of their disease.
7 citations,
November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
5 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy improved symptoms in patients with corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” The traditional hair pack effectively reduced dandruff without any side effects.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
September 2023 in “International journal of medicine” AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, but still needs close supervision.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa increases missed and unproductive workdays.
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a new 3D skin model from cells of plucked hairs that works like real skin and is easier to get.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
114 citations,
December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
56 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
16 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
15 citations,
November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The Polish Skindex-29 is a reliable and valid questionnaire for assessing the quality of life in Polish dermatology patients.
6 citations,
February 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Insect wax, especially its policosanol content, may help hair regrow by changing hair follicle phases and increasing nutrient supply.
5 citations,
June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
3 citations,
June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.