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June 2013 in “Medicine” A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
December 2004 in “Medicine” A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “Dermatology” Most hospitalized internal medicine patients have undiagnosed skin problems and want them treated.
August 2017 in “Companion animal” Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
33 citations,
November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
110 citations,
January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
53 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Most alopecia areata patients in the study were women, aged 15-49, with patchy hair loss and often had other health conditions.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” An 80-year-old man grew extra hair on his forearms after starting Alzheimer's medication rivastigmine.
138 citations,
February 2007 in “European journal of cancer” EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.
33 citations,
April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, but long-term skin problems are rare.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
23 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
7 citations,
January 1996 in “In Practice” The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.
12 citations,
February 2011 in “Equine veterinary education” A mare had severe symptoms and died from a large lymphoma.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
5 citations,
November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
March 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Elderly in South India commonly suffer from skin issues like wrinkles, dryness, and infections, needing better skin care education.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
56 citations,
January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
53 citations,
September 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Allergic cats with yeast overgrowth improved with antifungal treatment.
19 citations,
September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Transverse scalp sections are better for diagnosing non-scarring hair loss, while vertical sections are better for a specific scarring hair loss called lichen planopilaris.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
1 citations,
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog developed a skin condition called pemphigus foliaceus after taking NexGard, but got better with treatment.