April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS linked to metabolic issues, while acne is not a reliable marker of the condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more hair growth, skin darkening, and acne, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
September 2014 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Advancements in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery improve techniques and patient satisfaction.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
256 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” There is no standardized treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, and individualized plans are needed.
59 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Precise skin sampling is crucial to understand the role of P. acnes in acne.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
13 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” The cat's hypothyroidism was successfully managed with levothyroxine, leading to a stable condition.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “Life” A 14-year-old boy is the youngest person reported with a rare, benign tumor related to hair follicles, usually found in older people.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
July 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document lists common and scalp-specific lesions, emphasizing the need for hair restoration surgeons to recognize these and refer patients to a dermatologist if necessary.
35 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sarcoidosis can cause scarring hair loss on the scalp, which is rare.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman with severe hypothyroidism had a rare skin condition usually linked to a different thyroid disease.
58 citations,
November 2018 in “Cochrane library” Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.