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March 2009 in “The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.
24 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
22 citations,
June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
8 citations,
May 2018 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” Kaempferia galanga extract could be a good ingredient for anti-dandruff hair cream.
2 citations,
August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.
November 2021 in “Folia Microbiologica” Trichophyton bullosum has been found causing severe skin infections in donkeys in North Africa for the first time since 1933.
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early detection and skin biopsies are crucial for treating skin cancer and diagnosing various skin conditions.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
Coconut oil and turmeric were almost as good as 2% ketoconazole shampoo for treating dandruff.
February 2017 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
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.
January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
7 citations,
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1 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
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November 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tinea can cause scarring alopecia in children, and fungal culture is crucial for diagnosis.
48 citations,
October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
28 citations,
January 2006 in “Journal of agricultural safety and health” Most Latino farmworkers in the study had skin diseases, with fungal infections being the most common.
27 citations,
September 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Adults with certain skin conditions may have higher levels of inflammation in their body.