COVID-19 can cause skin problems and affect dermatology treatments, with recommendations for skin care and cautious use of certain drugs.
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
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April 2014 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient lost all their hair while on rheumatoid arthritis medication.
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
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February 2019 in “Disease Markers” The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.
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March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
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March 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.
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January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
February 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” No cure exists for alopecia areata, and treatments are personalized.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.
October 2024 in “Reumatizam” New treatments and understanding of skin lupus are emerging in 2024.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
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January 2012 in “Case reports in medicine” Diphencyprone can cause unexpected and possibly permanent vitiligo.
July 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Low-dose acitretin helps nail psoriasis, stem cells may treat scarring alopecia, Chinese men have lower baldness rates, lateral foldplasty is good for ingrown toenails, hair diameter helps diagnose female baldness, childhood trauma linked to alopecia areata, certain hair-weaving leads to scalp conditions in African American women, and new methods for hair research and understanding hair and sweat gland development were introduced.
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March 2024 in “Life” Dermoscopy can help assess the severity of chronic radiation-induced skin damage in head and neck cancer patients.
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January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
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March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
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May 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
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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.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reviews key historical figures and discoveries in dermatology.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
20 citations,
May 2015 in “Regenerative Medicine” The document warns against US clinics selling untested stem cell treatments without FDA approval.
October 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” New treatments targeting the JAK signaling pathway, especially JAK inhibitors, show promise for alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Immunology” Psoriasis is linked to other autoimmune diseases and involves a specific inflammatory process.