May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The project aimed to understand how genetic test results affect patients' actions and feelings in dermatology.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
November 2013 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Cinnamon essential oil can cause severe or unusual skin reactions, with cinnamaldehyde being the main allergen.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some patients on anti-TNF drugs experience a type of hair loss called TAIAPA.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
June 2011 in “Oncology times” Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
May 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
January 2011 in “Companion Animal” Dermatophytosis in cats is a contagious skin disease that requires treating the infected cat, other pets, and the environment.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
More men have androgenic alopecia than women, with stress linked to the condition in both genders.
January 2009 in “대한피부과학회지” The conclusion is that more women in their forties are getting AGA and stress is linked to AGA in both men and women.
September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ANp63 is crucial for skin integrity, new filaggrin gene mutations link to eczema, hair can regrow from non-stem cells, sunburns are increasing, and glucocorticoids help treat skin allergies by affecting immune cells.
March 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Henna mixed with PPD can cause skin reactions, scarring, and a specific type of baldness, and needs more research to understand these effects.
March 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Identifying scalp conditions is crucial for successful hair transplants.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
January 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Intermittent isotretinoin can cause various skin, hair, and nail changes.
December 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The meeting covered new findings in children's skin conditions and treatments, including the benefits of super absorbent polymer diapers.
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.