1 citations
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June 2024 in “BMJ Paediatrics Open” In this study, the prevalence of skin changes in hospitalized children with acute illness, categorized by nutritional status, was lower than previously reported, and the SKORDoK tool was less reliable for dermatological assessment using photographs.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the synthetic peptide SPIKENET (SPK) may protect against long-term skin alterations in mice following coronavirus infection, offering potential therapeutic intervention for similar effects in humans post-COVID-19.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, Brazilian postmenopausal women reported that menopause significantly deteriorates the quality of their skin, nails, and hair, negatively affecting self-esteem and quality of life, with a need for better understanding of hormone replacement therapy's dermatological effects.
123 citations
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September 1987 in “JAMA” This study observed that patients receiving IL-2 immunotherapy developed a skin eruption characterized by burning and pruritus, which resolved shortly after stopping the infusion, suggesting that IL-2 mediated these effects.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” In this narrative literature review, researchers found that physiological skin changes are extremely common during pregnancy due to hormonal and circulatory adaptations, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to recognize these changes to provide proper guidance to pregnant women and avoid unnecessary interventions.
27 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This abstract outlines a questionnaire study conducted among doctors and nurses in Turkey during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, but it provides no new results.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This study reviewed and categorized dermatological drugs for pregnancy and lactation according to new FDA labeling guidelines, which replaced simplistic letter categories with detailed information, aiming to improve prescribing decisions by addressing both maternal and paternal reproductive potential.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Pain Medicine” This case report described how peripheral nerve stimulation provided significant pain relief and reversal of dermatological symptoms for a female patient with complex regional pain syndrome after conventional treatments failed.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic in China, atopic dermatitis became more prevalent among pediatric skin conditions, while infectious skin diseases decreased, possibly due to mask-wearing.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone can safely lower blood pressure in patients on other blood pressure medications, but may slightly increase the risk of low blood pressure.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.
April 2026 in “Current HIV Research” This study observed that despite advances with antiretroviral therapy, over half of patients with HIV continue to experience various skin disorders, highlighting the importance of ongoing dermatological assessment in their care.
November 2020 in “ALEXMED ePosters (Online)” In this study, researchers found that hirsutism in Egyptian women with PCOS was associated with higher testosterone levels, while acne and androgenetic alopecia did not correlate with androgen levels or insulin resistance.
76 citations
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August 2007 in “Supportive care in cancer” The researchers reported that dermatological side effects from chemotherapy for women's cancers are common and significantly affect quality of life.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” This study created a novel classification for dermatological and cosmiatric changes caused by cancer treatments, categorizing them as triggered, exacerbated, or unrelated to the treatment.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that dermatological and hair changes, like skin sagging and hair shedding, commonly occur early during weight loss with GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting the need for tailored dermatological care alongside treatment.
July 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this study, dermatological changes were highly prevalent among postmenopausal women, with xerosis, pigmentary changes, and hair thinning being the most common findings, suggesting such changes are often overlooked in clinical practice.
141 citations
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September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review examines dermatological side effects of taxane chemotherapy reported in past studies and highlights the necessity for identifying and managing these conditions to maintain cancer patients' quality of life; it presents no new clinical results.
31 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the diverse dermatological symptoms associated with sexual abuse, highlighting the challenges in establishing causal links and the potential long-term psychosomatic manifestations, without reporting new research results.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Medicine International” In this systematic review, researchers reported that post-COVID-19 syndrome can lead to various dermatological symptoms, including skin rash, alopecia, pruritus, and dermatitis, with a notable prevalence of autoimmune-related skin changes, especially among females and those with severe COVID-19 history.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review focuses on the various skin toxicities caused by chemotherapeutic and targeted tumor therapy drugs, including rashes, keratoacanthoma, and more severe conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, without presenting new clinical results.
In this chapter, the authors discuss how the decline in estrogen during menopause affects skin health, detailing changes like dryness, thinning, and increased sensitivity, and suggest management strategies such as lifestyle adjustments and hormone replacement therapy to address these issues.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study evaluated the prevalence and pattern of skin disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease, observing various dermatological issues that may impact quality of life and suggesting treatments to reduce morbidity.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review examines physiological changes and dermatoses during pregnancy and reports no clinical results, highlighting the importance of recognizing these conditions for appropriate management.
December 2004 in “Medicine” This article outlines a detailed framework for taking dermatological history and examination, emphasizing the importance of considering various factors like medication and occupational history; it reports no new clinical findings.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter covers various dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and topical agents, focusing on the properties and uses of propolis, but does not present new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study reviews hair follicle physiology and common scalp diseases such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, highlighting their pathophysiology and current treatment approaches, which may include topical, systemic, and adjunctive therapies.
November 2024 in “Global Journal of Human-Social Science” This study found that 69.89% of patients with metabolic syndrome attending primary healthcare in Gurupi, Brazil, exhibited dermatological manifestations, with morbid obesity strongly linked to these skin changes.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews the skin side effects associated with targeted cancer therapies and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between oncologists and dermatologists without reporting new results.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the various skin changes, pregnancy-specific dermatoses, and medication management related to dermatologic health during pregnancy, aiming to provide clinicians with an evidence-based guide for diagnosis and treatment.