Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.

Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.

Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.

Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.

Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Both vitiligo and alopecia areata involve an immune response triggered by stress and specific genes, with treatments targeting this pathway showing potential.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Triparanol therapy can cause hair loss and skin dryness without inflammation or damage to hair follicles or skin structures.

Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.

Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.

Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.

Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.

Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.

Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.

People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.

Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.

Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.

Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.