Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
July 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Ayurvedic methods successfully treated severe acne in a patient.
April 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” About 30% of dermatology patients used complementary and alternative medicine, mostly women with higher education and income, but 85% still preferred traditional medical treatments.
March 2010 in “Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry” Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
41 citations,
September 1991 in “Medical hypotheses” Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
40 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin and hair disorders but need more research on long-term safety and effectiveness.
35 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.
25 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
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February 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.
79 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.
60 citations,
May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
45 citations,
December 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Plasmacytoid dendritic cells are a key factor in causing hair loss in alopecia areata and could help differentiate it from other hair loss conditions.
March 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
466 citations,
September 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Rosacea is a skin condition with unclear causes, classified into four subtypes.
31 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
20 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Green tea may help with skin health and protect against UV damage, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Children's skin diseases and treatments differ from adults and require specific approaches.
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July 1973 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
April 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.
September 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
July 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.