February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
June 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The document recommends several books on cosmetic surgery and complementary medicine, highlighting their detailed methods, multidisciplinary approaches, and valuable treatment insights.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively improves acne scars in most cases without serious complications.
October 2024 in “Cochrane library” No high-certainty evidence supports any specific acne treatment.
18 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document talks about hard-to-treat and rare acne types, their connection with other health issues, the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges in managing them.
16 citations,
August 2017 in “Lupus” Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus should be considered when acne treatments don't work.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” The conclusion is that antibiotics are not the best acne treatment and early treatment is important to prevent scarring, especially for those with a family history of acne.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” The document concludes that skin and hair changes in small animals are often due to hormonal imbalances and recommends regular baths and antibiotics for associated infections.
December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Acne is more common and severe in females, often with pre-menstrual flare-ups and associated with seborrhea.
28 citations,
January 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman developed a rash caused by a yeast infection, not acne.
18 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a skin condition caused by friction, treatable with topical cream and avoiding trauma.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports” Ciclosporin A effectively treated a cat's severe skin condition.
October 2023 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can trigger severe rosacea, which may be treated with antibiotics and steroids, but there's no clear treatment guideline.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Pigmented papules on the ear can be a rare skin condition called cutaneous amyloidosis, treatable with topical tretinoin.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The "spade sign" is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing acne keloidalis.
194 citations,
October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
68 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology research and practice” Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
50 citations,
December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
31 citations,
November 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adipokines affect skin health and could be targeted for treating skin diseases.
30 citations,
November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
28 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Skin problems like acne, excessive hair growth, and oily skin are common in women with PCOS and can help with early diagnosis.
18 citations,
May 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Linear lichen planopilaris can affect the trunk, not just the face.
12 citations,
January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
8 citations,
March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.