May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The convention highlighted the importance of comprehensive patient care and early diagnosis in dermatology.
114 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
67 citations,
January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
5 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
76 citations,
March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.
36 citations,
January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine” Using camphorated and mentholated chlorophenol in dental treatments can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and hair and nail loss.
4 citations,
June 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
10 citations,
October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “International journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering” Fish scale-based organic hair oil and shampoo may improve hair health and prevent damage.
78 citations,
December 2011 in “Clinical toxicology” Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
33 citations,
April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
22 citations,
January 1979 in “JAMA” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure effectively and safely in emergencies.
13 citations,
September 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
December 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Herbal hair oils are preferred for treating hair problems because they are effective and have fewer side effects.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
January 2014 in “Pathology” RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Early subungual melanoma might be treated with less aggressive surgery because it invades the skin under the nail more slowly.
142 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of neurophysiology” Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
88 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
58 citations,
March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
54 citations,
September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
40 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
28 citations,
December 2006 in “Clinical lung cancer” Early recognition and management of skin side effects from new cancer therapies can prevent treatment delays.
27 citations,
March 1994 in “Harvard Review of Psychiatry” Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
19 citations,
May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” All immigrant workers in the study had skin problems, with fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and acne or folliculitis being most common, affecting their quality of life, yet they didn't seek medical help.
16 citations,
December 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.