3 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Transverse scalp biopsy sections help diagnose different alopecias by showing hair follicle details and inflammation patterns.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports” Biologic therapies can cause various adverse events, but allergy/immunology clinicians can manage them.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Prdm1 is necessary for early whisker development in mice but not for other hair, and its absence changes nerve and brain patterns related to whiskers.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
1 citations,
June 2016 in “FEBS open bio” Fish oil increased cell growth and macrophages in the skin but didn't affect COX-2 expression.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
October 2022 in “JAAD international” Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
February 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
June 2021 in “International journal of cosmetics and dermatology” Vitamin C and E may help with certain skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
1 citations,
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Autoimmune skin disorders are caused by genetic and environmental factors and are treated with various medications and preventative strategies.
74 citations,
September 1980 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
March 2012 in “Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine” Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
78 citations,
September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
17 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Asiasari radix extract may relieve certain types of pain by affecting GABA and NMDA receptors.
14 citations,
January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
123 citations,
September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
112 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
98 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
81 citations,
February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
47 citations,
October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
40 citations,
August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
39 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
27 citations,
February 2009 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” The European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus created a questionnaire to standardize patient assessment and improve care for cutaneous lupus.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
16 citations,
July 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
12 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.