June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
47 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Archiv Euromedica” Topical treatment is recommended for Folliculitis decalvans in pregnant women.
6 citations,
April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
32 citations,
January 2006 in “Liver transplantation” Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “European journal of medical research” Microbial biofilms may cause red scrotum syndrome.
26 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
15 citations,
December 2014 in “Dermatology and therapy” Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
25 citations,
October 2015 in “Dermatology” Dapsone improved pustular psoriasis in patients who didn't respond to other treatments and is considered a well-tolerated option.
2 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bimatoprost solution 0.03% is effective for treating sparse eyelashes.
Lupus is a complex disease that requires personalized treatment because it varies greatly between individuals.
34 citations,
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.
72 citations,
November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
18 citations,
March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be an initial symptom of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
August 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be a rare first sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
14 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
31 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
December 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Alopecia areata needs more recognition and better treatment access in Latin America to improve patient care and outcomes.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
26 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.
41 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Specialized ribosomes affect aging in human skin cells.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.