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300-330 / 356 results research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Coexisting With Lupus Erythematosus: Poor Response To Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
research Aceclofenac-Induced Erythema Annulare Centrifugum
A woman got a skin rash from taking aceclofenac, which went away after she stopped the drug.
research Psychiatric Shades of Grey: Mirtazapine-Induced Hair Discoloration and Hair Loss
Mirtazapine may cause hair loss and change hair color, but stopping the drug can reverse these effects.
research Anticancer Agents Against Malaria: Time to Revisit?
Anticancer drugs like methotrexate and trimetrexate could be effective and safe for treating malaria at low doses.
research Traditional Indian Home Remedies for Minor Ailments
Traditional Indian home remedies are effective and culturally important.
research A Review of Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research A Study of Micronutrient Levels in Premature Canities in Children
Children with early graying hair might have lower levels of certain nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovaries in Women with Self-Reported Symptoms of Oligomenorrhoea and/or Hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
research The Itchy Scalp: Scratching for an Explanation
Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
research Possible Protective Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Delaying the Occurrence of Integument Damage in Lupus: Data from a Multiethnic Cohort
Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
research Therapeutics for COVID-19 and Post COVID-19 Complications: An Update
New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
research Vitamin D And Skin Diseases: A Review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
research Poliosis Circumscripta: Overview And Underlying Causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research Three Streams for the Mechanism of Hair Graying
Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
research Two Cases of Linear Alopecia on the Occipital Scalp
Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
research Testosterone in COVID-19: An Adversary Bane or Comrade Boon
Testosterone's effects on COVID-19 are unclear and need more research.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Demographic Characteristics and Association of Serum Vitamin B12, Ferritin, and Thyroid Function with Premature Canities in Indian Patients from an Urban Skin Clinic of North India: A Retrospective Analysis of 71 Cases
Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.
research Lupus Panniculitis as an Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Early treatment and regular check-ups are crucial for lupus patients to prevent progression and improve outcomes.
research Tryptophan in Human Hair: Correlation with Pigmentation
Men have more tryptophan in their hair than women, and it increases with age and is higher in darker and grey or white hair.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Disease That Remains Enigmatic
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
research Post-SARS-CoV-2 Acute Telogen Effluvium: An Expected Complication
Many COVID-19 patients experience temporary hair loss after infection, not linked to infection severity or treatment.
research Does Topical Minoxidil at Concentrations Higher Than 5% Provide Additional Clinical Benefit?
Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
research Recent Insight on the Management of Lupus Erythematosus Alopecia
Early treatment of Lupus Erythematosus Alopecia can prevent permanent hair loss, and various medications are effective.
research Skin and Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of Possible Associations
Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
research Systemic Scleroderma and Lupus Panniculitis with Atypical Clinical Features: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology
The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
research Muscle Weakness of the Lower Limbs After Epidural Anesthesia in a Pregnant Woman With Undiscovered Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.