April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
17 citations,
April 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Anti-SSB antibodies are useful for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus and are linked to specific symptoms.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Facial hair is crucial for transgender men's gender identity and transition.
Orthognathic surgeons play a key role in modifying masculine facial features to be more feminine, often improving transgender women's quality of life.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Dermoscopy helps accurately diagnose and treat benign skin cysts.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.
51 citations,
November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP injections may improve skin texture and wrinkles based on patient feedback, despite no significant changes seen by dermatologists.
7 citations,
November 2007 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” A man was diagnosed with a rare form of lupus after showing unique skin symptoms that responded well to treatment.
3 citations,
December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improved a facial scar and patient satisfaction.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A heart transplant patient developed a skin condition called epidermodysplasia verruciformis after taking immune-suppressing drugs.
39 citations,
August 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
21 citations,
December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.
19 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichofolliculoma is a unique benign tumor mainly affecting middle-aged adults' faces, often misdiagnosed without histopathology.
13 citations,
July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
5 citations,
September 2023 in “Nutrients” Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child used a hair growth lotion for hair loss, but it caused excessive hair growth on his face and neck instead.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.
August 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Rubbing or pressing on the face can cause small bumps, and changing posture along with certain creams can improve them.
January 2019 in “The Annals of Thoracic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning and execution of facial gender affirmation surgery after at least 12 months of hormonal therapy can improve the quality of life for transgender individuals.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
157 citations,
April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
52 citations,
December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Scalp skin barrier affects hair loss; personalized treatments needed.
36 citations,
December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
22 citations,
May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
10 citations,
May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
5 citations,
July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” Ammonium bisulfite in hair bleach can cause facial eczema.