January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “World journal of clinical cases” Neomycin is a common cause of follicular contact dermatitis, which is treated by avoiding the allergen and using creams.
9 citations,
July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
November 2024 in “Dermatitis” Men's personal care products often cause allergic skin reactions.
November 2021 in “Transplantation direct” A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
241 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are caused by yeast feeding on scalp oils, leading to irritation and flaking.
34 citations,
August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Upper eyelid hyperpigmentation can help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
August 2022 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Oral and topical tofacitinib can effectively treat severe hair loss with minimal side effects.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
53 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
35 citations,
April 1993 in “Clinics in dermatology” Rosacea is a common skin condition mainly causing facial redness.
July 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A patient's hair loss after a browlift surgery improved on its own over 8 months.
86 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
16 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
September 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
May 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Different tiny organisms live in human hair follicles and can affect both health and skin conditions, including acne and hair loss.
April 2017 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” Ayurvedic methods can help reduce the harmful effects of chemicals in cosmetics.
July 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The journal covered various dermatology topics, including treatments, disease management, and research findings.
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The book provides an overview of new trends and techniques in cosmetic dermatology.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.