48 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.
47 citations,
September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
43 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clinic in Turkey saw fewer patients but more cases of certain skin conditions, possibly linked to the virus and stress.
41 citations,
February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
38 citations,
February 2012 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
37 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
34 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
31 citations,
November 2016 in “Cell Reports” Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems can be linked to sexual abuse, requiring careful medical and psychological evaluation.
30 citations,
September 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to Corexit dispersants during the oil spill cleanup was linked to increased respiratory and eye irritation symptoms in workers.
28 citations,
August 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” People with Down's syndrome often have more skin problems due to a weak immune system.
28 citations,
April 1936 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Aloe vera healed severe skin damage and restored normal skin in five weeks.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
27 citations,
July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
26 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” Autoimmune liver diseases are likely linked to certain skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis.
25 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
25 citations,
February 2012 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Finasteride caused a rare skin rash in a man, which improved after stopping the medication.
23 citations,
April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.
23 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.
22 citations,
October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
22 citations,
November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
21 citations,
January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.
21 citations,
September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
21 citations,
May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
20 citations,
July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Obesity increases the risk of skin infections, inflammatory conditions, and melanoma, but not basal cell carcinoma.
20 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
19 citations,
September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Active transdermal technologies in cosmetics help deliver skin treatments effectively, but their safety and effectiveness depend on skin type and treatment choice.
18 citations,
January 1999 in “CNS Drugs” Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
17 citations,
August 1983 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.