2 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
2 citations,
December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
2 citations,
August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
2 citations,
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, and proper diagnosis by a specialist may be needed.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The AI model DIET-AI effectively diagnoses skin diseases as well as doctors.
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.
January 2021 in “Erciyes medical journal” The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
Hair loss can happen after severe H1N1 flu but usually grows back in 4 months.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
152 citations,
December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
48 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” New treatments for Dissecting cellulitis show promise, but more research is needed to understand the disease and establish a standard treatment plan.
8 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
August 2023 in “Physician's journal of medicine” Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that can lead to an underactive thyroid and is treated with medication and sometimes diet changes or surgery.
22 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinical lymphoma myeloma & leukemia/Clinical lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia” Recognizing and treating skin symptoms in essential thrombocythemia is crucial for patient quality of life.
6 citations,
January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
3 citations,
February 2018 in “Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports” Hair transplants are usually safe but can rarely cause scalp AVF, which can be effectively treated with surgery or endovascular methods.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Clinical Breast Cancer” Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.
12 citations,
June 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes Olmsted-like syndrome in a Mongolian family.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Four new cases confirmed the unique features of follicular porokeratosis.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.