4 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
March 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced hair loss, nail changes, bone marrow suppression, and low blood protein after taking azathioprine.
18 citations,
January 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare skin condition in children can look like other diseases.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” A 12-year-old boy's rare skin condition improved with topical treatments and may resolve by puberty.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
5 citations,
April 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermatologists can help detect and manage eating disorders by recognizing skin changes.
165 citations,
December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
38 citations,
June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
36 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
36 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
18 citations,
February 2010 in “Odontology” The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Lupus” NEMO syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus are linked in a new disease association.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of heart disease.
5 citations,
January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
3 citations,
January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New skin imaging, teledermatology, and AI could become key in future dermatology care.