24 citations,
September 2011 in “Autoimmunity” Natural killer cells play a key role in autoimmune skin diseases like pemphigus vulgaris.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experience a reduced quality of life, with the need for better measurement tools, especially for those with mucous membrane pemphigoid.
October 2022 in “JAAD international” Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Many patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders change their diets, avoiding foods like alcohol, citrus, and spices, and some find vegetables and dairy helpful.
11 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
12 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The April 2016 JEADV issue covered various dermatology topics, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, mTOR inhibitors, autoimmune diseases, photodynamic therapy, viral DNA in skin diseases, chronic hand eczema, and female hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” BIVV009 is a safe treatment for bullous pemphigoid that reduces C3 deposition without harmful side effects.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The convention highlighted the importance of comprehensive patient care and early diagnosis in dermatology.
March 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that there have been significant advances in the treatment and diagnosis of various skin conditions.
8 citations,
September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some diets and supplements might help with skin disorders, but their effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
91 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
59 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
114 citations,
January 2007 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Anti-Desmocollin 3 antibodies can cause pemphigus-like symptoms in mice.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin disease activity scores can help decide when skin symptoms no longer affect the quality of life in patients with mild dermatomyositis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Psoriasis patients are willing to pay less than the cost of biologic treatments for remission and don't expect complete or long-term symptom clearance.
May 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
34 citations,
June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
34 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” People with pemphigus are more likely to have conditions like hypothyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.
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2 citations,
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.