research Index of Suspicion: Hair Loss and Parasitic Infections
The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.
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research Baricitinib: From Rheumatoid Arthritis to COVID-19
Baricitinib helps treat several diseases, including COVID-19, but has side effects and needs careful monitoring.
research EGFR Inhibitors and Cutaneous Complications: A Practical Approach to Management
The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.
research Allergens and Irritants: Comprehensive Overview of Contact and Occupational Dermatitis
Many substances, including chemicals and metals, can cause skin reactions; careful handling and identification of allergens are crucial to prevent dermatitis.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases
Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
research Keratosis Pilaris-Like Eruption During Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Literature Review And Case Report On Imatinib
Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features
The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
research Index
research Patient-Reported Burden of Severe Alopecia Areata: First Results from the Multinational Alopecia Areata Unmet Need Survey
Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
research Dermatological Problems of Puberty
Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
research Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back
Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
research The Itchy Scalp: Scratching for an Explanation
Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss
Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Research Highlights: Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Head Lice Diagnosis, Oral Lichen Planus Allergies, and Wet Dressings for Itchy Skin
Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.
research A Case of Neurodermatitis Circumscripta of Scalp Presenting as Patchy Alopecia
Emotional factors are crucial in treating and preventing scalp neurodermatitis and hair loss.
research An Interesting Case of Cushing Syndrome
Stopping steroids and providing supportive care improved the patient's Cushing Syndrome symptoms and ulcers.
research Refractory Pruritic Fox-Fordyce Disease Successfully Treated With Botulinum Toxin Type A
Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Resembles Bacterial Folliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research Lichen Simplex Chronicus Positive for C5b-9/MAC, IgD, and C3c Due to Recurrent Bacterial Hair Follicular Unit Infection
Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp from Topical Minoxidil 5% Solution
A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
research Lichenoid Red Tattoo Reaction and Alopecia Areata
A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Superglue
A man got an allergic skin reaction from using superglue on a wig.
research Dermoscopy Before and After Treatment of Cutaneous Larva Migrans: Through the Dermoscope
Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
research Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Cutaneous Manifestations at Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Among Iraqi Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.
research Epidermophyton Floccosum as a Possible Etiological Agent of Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.