April 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this study of 60 patients aged 1 to 60 with clinically diagnosed scalp diseases, researchers identified age, sex, educational level, occupation, socio-economic condition, family history, and behavior as factors associated with the prevalence of these diseases.
January 2024 in “Medical Research Archives” This source highlights the emerging field of psychodermatology, which examines the interplay between psychological factors and skin disorders, noting a historical lack of attention due to inadequate professional training and emphasizing the need for integrated care involving dermatologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
December 2023 in “Cosmoderma” In this review, researchers explored how lifestyle interventions like exercise, sleep improvement, stress management, nutrition, and mind-body techniques can positively influence the general health and outcomes of patients with chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis.
December 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” In this laboratory study on mice, researchers found that both platelet-rich plasma and salmon DNA serum promoted wound healing, with platelet-rich plasma providing faster results due to its bioactive growth factors.
January 2023 in “Frontiers research topics” This article describes the Frontiers journal series, highlighting its open-access approach and tiered publishing system, but it presents no new empirical findings.
December 2022 in “Exploratory animal and medical research” This study found that acral lick dermatitis in dogs has a higher prevalence in young male dogs, especially Labrador retrievers, during colder months, with psychogenic triggers being the most common cause.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the scalp microbiome's unique features and its potential role in hair disorders, suggesting that microbiome-targeted treatments could offer new therapeutic options, though no clinical results are reported.
January 2021 in “Research journal for veterinary practitioners” This study evaluated a commercial topical solution with essential fatty acids for its potential effectiveness in treating skin disorders in rabbits.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that while eyebrow hair transplantation in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia achieves satisfactory short-term results, most patients experience significant hair graft loss within 3-4 years.
This article reviews common disorders leading to hair loss in females and discusses their clinical features and management strategies, but it presents no new clinical results.
This book overview summarizes advances in integrative dermatology without presenting any new research findings.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” This study conducted at Madras Veterinary College found that tick infestation was the most frequent diagnosis among hospitalized dogs with dermatological issues, with ectoparasiticides prescribed in 73% of cases.
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.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
This article reviews how to properly take a dermatological history and conduct physical examinations for skin rashes and malignancies, discussing commonly used diagnostic tools and the Dermatology Life Quality Index system.
This chapter provides an overview of terminology for various skin lesions, including primary and secondary types, but does not report new findings or results.
June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the role of hyperarousal and brain activity in insomnia and its potential link to sleep disturbances in depression, but it reports no new empirical findings.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” This case report diagnosed an 8-year-old girl with trachyonychia and secondary onychomycosis, finding that spontaneous improvement is common, making specific therapy often unnecessary despite treatment challenges with associated fungal infections.
September 2013 in “The veterinary nurse” This article discusses the management of pruritic skin diseases in cats, focusing on diagnosis and the importance of client communication, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
December 2004 in “Medicine” This article outlines a detailed framework for taking dermatological history and examination, emphasizing the importance of considering various factors like medication and occupational history; it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.