6 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with HIV had an unusual syphilis rash that looked like folliculitis but was cured with penicillin.
July 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reviews key historical figures and discoveries in dermatology.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
13 citations,
June 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
18 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
6 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sam Shuster identified three types of hair loss in psoriasis and emphasized the need for better research to understand them.
4 citations,
March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” Leonuri Herba alkaloids may help treat hormone-induced enlarged prostate in rats.
1 citations,
March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.
1 citations,
August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A young man's hair loss was the only sign of syphilis, which improved after treatment.
6 citations,
April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
35 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss without other symptoms and should be considered when diagnosing unexplained hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of diagnostic pathology” The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
77 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
7 citations,
July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Daru” A woman had severe reactions to methotrexate, including skin issues and organ problems, but improved after 38 days in the hospital.
5 citations,
November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
162 citations,
July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules” Chitosan nanofiber scaffolds improve skin healing and are promising for wound treatment.
159 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
155 citations,
August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
113 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
98 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
77 citations,
June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
73 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
68 citations,
September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
36 citations,
January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” NSAIDs may not affect soft tissue healing but should be used carefully for bone fractures and more research is needed to understand sex differences in response.