January 2015 in “British journal of medicine and medical research” A woman with severe hair loss due to systemic sclerosis regrew her hair in 4 months using a combination of treatments.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Obesity significantly affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and should be considered during skin exams.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.
33 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
2 citations,
August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
5 citations,
January 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
9 citations,
April 1993 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Interleukin-2 treatment improved hair growth, sexual function, and reduced fungal infection in a patient with thymoma-related symptoms.
42 citations,
April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
13 citations,
November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
143 citations,
October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” The study concluded that tick infestation was the most common skin problem in hospitalized dogs in Chennai, with various treatments used for different conditions.
108 citations,
March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
5 citations,
April 2016 in “PubMed” Cetuximab often causes skin problems, but they can be managed without stopping treatment.
52 citations,
March 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
11 citations,
November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman developed a persistent skin rash and hair loss from a condition linked to her increased L-tryptophan intake.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.
1 citations,
April 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Dermatologists should be involved in the care of hematology patients due to common skin issues.
Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
22 citations,
December 2003 in “Veterinary clinical pathology” The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.
17 citations,
January 2010 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” EGFR inhibitors can cause yellowish skin eruptions.
2 citations,
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
May 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.
35 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
2 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.