11 citations,
May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
1 citations,
May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” New Australian advertising rules improved stem cell marketing practices but further regulation is needed for consumer safety.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is less common in Chilean Mapuche than Caucasians, but more common than Asians, with racial differences in prevalence and types.
May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There's a growing resistance to the antibiotic mupirocin in children's skin infections caused by MRSA in New York.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment with biologic agents can significantly improve psoriasis symptoms, and blood biomarkers could potentially predict individual patient's response to treatment.
Patients with lichen planus should be tested for hepatitis C.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.