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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” BRAF inhibitors for melanoma often cause skin side effects, but they can be managed with proper care.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia include specific scalp and eyebrow hair loss as major factors and other hair loss areas and hair analysis as minor factors.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology online journal” An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
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December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
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May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
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February 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using anabolic steroids 'Sus' and 'Deca' for bodybuilding caused severe acne in a man.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The report suggests that the same underlying issue in blood vessel support may cause angiokeratomas on both the scrotum and eyelids.
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August 2014 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Sorafenib can cause delayed skin problems, so patients need careful monitoring.
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January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.