research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
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Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Human Peptidylarginine Deiminase Type III: Molecular Cloning and Nucleotide Sequence of the cDNA, Properties of the Recombinant Enzyme, and Immunohistochemical Localization in Human Skin
PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Dermatology Position Paper on the Revision of the 1982 ACR Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Recombinant Cytokine Therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Nanocarriers for Optimizing the Balance Between Interfollicular Permeation and Follicular Uptake of Topically Applied Clobetasol to Minimize Adverse Effects
Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
research A Current Review of the Cutaneous Manifestations of Renal Disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research PPAR-γ Agonists and Their Role in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
research Immunologic Adverse Reactions of Beta-Blockers and the Skin: A Review
β-blockers can cause skin problems like psoriasis and vitiligo, and doctors should tell patients about these risks.
research Dynamic Trichoscopy: Advancements in Hair and Scalp Examination
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
research North American Virginian Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana): Scalp Care and Protection for Sensitive Scalp, Red Scalp, and Scalp Burn-Out
Witch hazel-based hair products improved scalp irritation and were well-tolerated.
research Characteristics of Telogen Effluvium in COVID-19 in Western Iran (2020)
COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, often starting around 7-8 weeks after recovery, with factors like Vitamin D deficiency, other diseases, medication, and stress potentially contributing.
research Transmasculine Hormone Therapy: Dermatologic, Genital, Sexual, and Cardiovascular Effects and Safety Concerns
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
research Hair Lightening of Three Hemodialysis Patients Under Heptaminol
Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
research Management of Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
research Hair Loss: A Harbinger of Morbidities to Come
Early hair loss in men and women may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic problems.
research Prevalence of Skin Lesions in Brazilian Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a high rate of skin problems compared to healthy people.
research Racial and Gender Influences on Skin Disease
Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
research Books Received
The dermatology book is useful but has some organizational issues.
research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Dermatoscopy: Alternative Uses in Daily Clinical Practice
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
research Acne as a Chronic Systemic Disease
Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
research Global Burden of Skin Disease as Reflected in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research Dupilumab: A Review of Present Indications and Off-Label Uses
Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.
research The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond
Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
research Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Alopecia areata significantly lowers quality of life, especially in personal and social areas, and more so if the patient is also depressed.