52 citations,
February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
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.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A skin condition called pyodermatitis vegetans was found in a patient with multiple myeloma for the first time.
December 2022 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A young girl's foot lesion was actually a rare condition caused by a hair fragment under the skin, not a parasite.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” A man's severe skin reaction from cancer treatment improved with early diagnosis and proper medication.
1 citations,
June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “Cutis” Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.
March 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
14 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hodgkin's lymphoma can show up as hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Lithium can treat bipolar disorder but may cause hair loss and other hair problems.
47 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
33 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug Safety” SJS/TEN survivors often have severe, overlooked long-term physical problems that are not properly treated after leaving the hospital.
20 citations,
February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology” High doses of tryptophan may cause eosinophilic fasciitis.
18 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Cats can get skin issues from things other than fleas, like insect bites, food, or allergens.
17 citations,
May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
11 citations,
June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The paper concludes that elderly in India face unique skin challenges and need better dermatological care and awareness.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Scalp disease in dermatomyositis causes significant symptoms and has unique features.
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.
August 2001 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The meeting presented findings on effective treatments for various pet skin conditions and insights into the immune responses of dogs with atopic dermatitis.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “Cureus” A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.
4 citations,
October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
32 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.
19 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
11 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” Steroid injections improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a woman with a reaction to permanent makeup.