research Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
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research Dermatological Symptoms and Sexual Abuse: A Review and Case Reports
Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
research 26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain
A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
research Analysis of Pediatric Dermatology Inpatient Consultations in a Pediatric Teaching Hospital
Most hospitalized children with skin issues were boys, with allergic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis being most common, and treatments were usually topical.
research NUDT15, FTO, and RUNX1 Genetic Variants and Thiopurine Intolerance Among Japanese Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.
research Alopecia Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Antagonists: Description of 52 Cases and Disproportionality Analysis in a Nationwide Pharmacovigilance Database
Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
research Bilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Associated with Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
research Chilblains in Turkey: A Case-Control Study
Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.
research Hair Loss Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors
Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Alopecia Universalis Associated with Ulcerative Colitis and the Role of Azathioprine
A man with complete hair loss and ulcerative colitis regrew hair after treatment with azathioprine.
research World Dermatologic Literature
Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases
A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research Oral Lichen Planus: A Chronic Systemic Disease with Immune-Mediated Pathogenesis
Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.
research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Rheumatologic Manifestations of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Review of Current Treatment Modalities
Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
research Unusual Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/Sjogren's Syndrome Phenotype in a Patient with a TNFAIP3 Gene Mutation
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
research Immunopathology of the Human Hair Follicle
The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
research North American Clinical Management Guidelines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Publication from the United States and Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundations
There is no standardized treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, and individualized plans are needed.
research Impending Central Retinal Vein Occlusion And Granulomatous Uveitis In A Patient With Satoyoshi Syndrome
Satoyoshi syndrome can cause eye problems like uveitis and retinal vein issues.
research Cystoid Macular Edema in Uveitis: An Unsolved Problem
Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.
research Cyclosporine Therapy for Bullous Erythema Multiforme
Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
research Psoriatic Alopecia: Clarification and Critique
Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
research Cytokine-Targeted Treatment in Alopecia Areata - New Possibilities?
New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.
research The Evaluation of IL-4 Intron 3 VNTR and TNF-α (rs1799964) Gene Polymorphisms in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study
These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
research Medical Treatment of Alopecia
The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
research Unconventional Medicine in Dermatology Outpatients in Turkey
About one-third of dermatology patients in Ankara, Turkey use unconventional treatments for skin issues.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research Lichenoid Red Tattoo Reaction and Alopecia Areata
A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.