January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
6 citations,
April 2020 in “Cureus” A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “European Medical Journal” Scalp sarcoidosis can cause hair loss and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment with specific medications.
144 citations,
September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
48 citations,
May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
12 citations,
April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.
20 citations,
June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
90 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
16 citations,
June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
3 citations,
July 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” A 4-year-old girl was diagnosed with erythrokeratodermia variabilis after other treatments failed.
1 citations,
January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
20 citations,
November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” Ustekinumab significantly improved psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in a patient.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
October 2021 in “European journal of cancer” Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports” A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.
56 citations,
October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
March 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had a rare skin reaction from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the drug.
29 citations,
April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
8 citations,
November 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
76 citations,
July 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
5 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
23 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical tacrolimus effectively treated scalp lesions, reversed skin atrophy, and promoted hair growth.