January 1988 in “Reactions (Auckland)” A woman developed a severe skin reaction from the antibiotic cefalexin.
85 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
38 citations,
November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
22 citations,
January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
20 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cannabinoids might help with skin diseases and hair growth, but more research is needed.
19 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
18 citations,
July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.
16 citations,
September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
13 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
9 citations,
October 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Temporary hair loss can occur after brain AVM treatment but usually regrows in 8 weeks.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” EPDS can cause recurring scalp sores and hair loss if not treated.
7 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
3 citations,
January 1985 in “PubMed” Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
2 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare case of scleredema in a diabetic woman showed loss of sweat glands, causing heat strokes, with treatment only slightly improving symptoms.
2 citations,
January 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” New cosmetic treatments for acne, hair loss, cellulite, wrinkles, and skin resurfacing are effective.
2 citations,
August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Micro needling is a skin treatment that helps with various skin conditions including stretch marks, by boosting collagen production, but it may cause redness and irritation.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing UBE2N from skin cells causes inflammation and immune response, which can be lessened with specific inhibitors.
February 2023 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, mouth sores, and dry skin.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” Nitroglycerin ointment is now used to treat several skin conditions with fewer side effects.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” Natural ingredients like plant extracts and marine life show promise for improving scalp health and reducing hair loss.
A 2-year-old boy with a rare type of lupus causing hair loss improved with oral steroids.
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
September 2017 in “World journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences” The polyherbal ointment made from plant extracts was safe and effectively promoted hair growth in rats.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
January 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had an allergic skin reaction on his penis from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the medication.