Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
Androstenedione is better than testosterone for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.
Autonomous robotic surgery is advancing but still requires human supervision for complex procedures.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
December 2023 in “Curēus” COVID-19 vaccination does not significantly increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Acne is the most common skin issue in Qassim Province, especially among young adults.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Topical tretinoin effectively treated sebaceous filaments, improving skin appearance.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Higher stress levels are linked to more skin problems, especially in young women.
November 2023 in “Curēus” Eating junk food is linked to higher rates of PCOS and related symptoms in women.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
Parry Romberg syndrome requires awareness and teamwork in primary care for proper diagnosis and management.
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.
May 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Most transgender patients getting laser hair removal before gender-affirming surgery are already on hormone therapy, which might affect the hair removal process.
A 12-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia with Focal dermal hypoplasia showed skin and dental symptoms, highlighting the condition's variability and the need for personalized treatment.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
COVID-19 may trigger or worsen rapid hair loss in alopecia areata.
A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
December 2022 in “Curēus” Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
Early identification of lupus through skin signs and blood tests is crucial in India.